Peter Bentzon (ca. 1783–after 1850) was not only a free man; he was also a silversmith and jeweler who worked in Philadelphia and on the Caribbean island of St. Croix. Bentzon’s work is recognized ...

Downtown Baton Rouge offers many chances to explore history. Visit historic landmarks, support local Black-owned businesses ...

The La Unique African American Books and Cultural Center opened in 1991 to help customers learn more about Black history.

Telling Our Stories: Black American History Celebration, 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 15. Chesapeake Public Libraries is hosting poet Sharran C. Taylor (aka Kween Yakini). The program will include original poetry ...

Executive Chef Ramin Coles, of the National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Sweet Home Cafe, tells WTOP ...

The first Medal of Honor earned by an African American, and some of the slave shackles that they have on display, just poignant pieces of American history,” Davis said.

Former actor turned organizational consultant E.B. Smith was recently hired as the new executive director of the Harrison ...

Black history is American history, and two local teachers shared how they integrate Black history lessons throughout the ...

Out of nearly 5,000 “Rosenwald” schools built to educate African American students in the south, approximately 500 remain.

Atlanta is home to a variety of significant historical landmarks, events and cultural milestones that showcase the plight and triumph of the African American experience. Outside of well-known ...

The Brazos Valley African American Museum, has been celebrating African American history and culture for almost two decades, providing important insights into our community's heritage.

Opened just two years ago, the African American Museum of Southern Arizona continues to grow. It's dedicated to sharing ...