The first Black child born in America, William Tucker, was probably born on this date in Jamestown, Va. However, some ...

February is Black History Month. After originating in the United States, the celebration is now observed in several countries around the world, including the United Kingdom and Ireland, at ...

In 1975, President Gerald Ford issued a message on the Observance of Black History Week, encouraging all Americans to "recognize the important contributions made to our nation's life and culture ...

According to the Zinn Education Project, Carter G. Woodson — the creator of Black History Week, which became Black History Month — “believed that Black history was too important to America and the ...

In honor of Black History Month, 7News talked to Beauregard Detective Sylvester Denmond about his career in law enforcement and how he hopes to make a difference in the lives of young people. This ...

Woodson (who started Negro History Week, which became Black History Month), White educators and politicians began to accept the teaching of certain subjects, King said. The life of George ...

Jeniece Mitchell With more local history made this week — first Black Urbana mayor elected (DeShawn Williams), first Black Champaign Central principal appointed (Montia Gardner), we’re ...

"A lot of our business picks up because of Black History Month (in February) and then Black Restaurant Week always kicks things off for us in March." Daniels says Black restaurants are hidden ...