February is the birth month of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, two important American figures in Black history. The United States takes this month to recognize the often undiscussed ...

It is day 23 of Black History Month and here is your Black history fact of the day. On this day in 1929 the first African American player on the New York Yankees was born. Elston Gene Howard was born ...

Literary scholar Farah Jasmine Griffin discusses how Black yearning keeps surviving in the face of racist violence.

Black history happens every day, and the stories from NPR listeners are good examples of that. From becoming the first Black ...

Black History Month is one of the most significant means a beautiful and noble people has to express and share themselves ...

But while it’s important to honor and commemorate these contributions, which have been a part of the fabric of our economy ...

Continuing one of America's most influential legacies, Dr. Bernice King has established herself as a formidable force for justice and reconciliation in her own right. As we mark Black History Month, ...

Celebrate Black History Month with a good book. Our readers recommended 50+ stories to dive into this February and beyond.

The Solutions Project (TSP) is celebrating its 5th annual Black Climate Week, an award-winning campaign designed to raise awareness about the vital role of Black leaders in combatting the climate ...