A sweeping new history explores facial hair as a proving ground for notions about gender, race, and rebellion.

From 3-D sculptures to vibrant colors, the Essence of the Crown exhibition is meant to take people on a journey. “It’s a ...

There is a backstory and cultural connection behind African American cloth dolls. Silk Allen learned all about it at a recent event. The African American Quilt & Doll Show opened author Silk Allen’s ...

Comedian and actress Sasha Merci pens a personal essay on how faux locs have helped her manage her tight curls.

Asian Americans are “Asian.” But for any number of reasons, it’s hard to imagine a great many Black Americans opting to call themselves simply African. To the extent that “African American” was ...

Kentucky has a new African American Heritage Trail, offering visitors nearly 50 primary sites and several additional locations that bring centuries of Black history to life.

The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) will relocate and reopen its African American art galleries in October 2025. The new galleries will be centrally located near the Rivera Court, showcasing 50 ...

As Genessa Patterson read names of black soldiers buried inside Locust Hill African American Cemetery, members of her JROTC organization pushed flags into the earth as markers of memorialization.

Education Virginia governor vetoes bill to allow African American history courses to count toward graduation Here's why Youngkin vetoed the bill.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has vetoed a bill that would have allowed African American history courses to count toward high school graduation requirements.

Rev. Amos Brown said he was notified that two artifacts he loaned to the National Museum of African American History and Culture would be returned to him.

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