Community members are honoring the late Georgia Congressman John Lewis and say they are fighting for civil and human rights.

African American clients may seek out African American therapists for several reasons, foremost being a sense of cultural understanding and the possibility of shared experiences.

An early model of self-sufficiency within the African American community, the historic town of Lincolnville is the launch site for what organizers hope becomes a national initiative to address food ...

The founders of Calvary Baptist Church, like those who established other African American houses of worship shortly after the Civil War, demonstrated unimaginable courage, resolve and boldness.

Charleston shooting 49 photos The Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church is among the oldest black churches in the South and has played a large role in African-American history from its inception.

Leaders in African Methodist Episcopal churches in South Carolina are taking virtual seminars to learn how to prepare the church buildings and congregations for a return.

Late on Wednesday night, nine people were murdered and one person was wounded while praying at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Police have taken the ...

This year’s South Carolina African-American History Calendar, being formally unveiled Tuesday, is dedicated to the Emanuel Nine and survivors, along with historic Emanuel AME Church’s past and ...

President Joe Biden spoke about his religious faith at services on Sunday at an African-American church in South Carolina, as he works to bolster Black support likely to prove crucial to his re ...

On Friday, as he was set to be charged with nine counts of murder, Dylann Roof admitted his role in Wednesday’s shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina.

May 20—Since 1866, Friendship Baptist Church has been making history, and a new marker will show its history for many generations to come. As way to honor and to teach those in Aiken about the ...

Jan. 27—The city of Aiken is set to acquire the Center for African American History, Art and Culture after City Council's meeting on Jan. 24. The city is getting the center, located at 120 York ...