Frederick Douglass said after meeting the abolitionist that even though Brown was white, he “is in sympathy a Black man and as deeply interested in our cause, as though his own soul had been pierced with the iron of slavery.”
On May 5, 1865, pastor and civil rights activist Adam Clayton Powell Sr. was born in Franklin County, Virginia. After a troubled youth, he turned
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is speaking out forcefully for the first time about President Trump’s second-term agenda. Appearing at the Emerge Gala, Harris issued
On April 25, 1944, one of the nation’s most vital philanthropic institutions, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), was incorporated. Founded by Frederick D. Patterson,
On April 25, 1989, James Richardson was exonerated after spending 21 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit—the poisoning deaths of his seven
On April 22, 1978, the One Love Peace Concert was held at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. It brought together some of reggae’s biggest
On this day in 2016, Prince passed away at 57. His bold sound, boundary-breaking style, and cultural legacy continue to influence music and inspire millions.
On April 19, 1969, Black students at Cornell took over Willard Straight Hall, demanding justice and Black studies. Their protest reshaped campus history.
Explore the best video game Easter eggs of all time—hidden secrets in classic Atari games, GTA, Call of Duty, Elden Ring, and more.
For generations, the tradition of wearing elaborate hats to church has held deep cultural significance, particularly in African American communities. Often called “crowns,” these ornate
April 16, 1862: Lincoln frees enslaved people in D.C. with a bold act of emancipation. Discover the history and impact behind this pivotal moment.
According to USA TODAY, the Smithsonian‘s National Museum of African American History and Culture—opened nine years ago to national acclaim—is now facing criticism from President
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