Pinkster is among an array of lesser-known African American holidays, although historians say it is likely one of the earliest. As the broader U.S. population prepares to honor Juneteenth, a ...

However, it is not the only African American holiday to gain recognition. There are others, such as Negro Election Day, the day Black New Englanders elected community representatives, ...

Kwanzaa, a celebration honoring African heritage and African American culture, takes place from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. Each of the seven days represents a principle like unity, self-determination or ...