Historians study food for many reasons, but Michael Collins likes to single one out in particular. “It speaks to the importance of the daily lives of common people,” said Collins, a Sacramento State ...

What began as Negro History Week in 1926 has grown into what is now recognized as Black History Month. As the 100th anniversary approaches, it provides an opportunity to reflect on how it began and to ...

Over 110 years ago, Booker Taliaferro Washington penned this letter to my great grandfather, John H. Murphy Sr. – AFRO founder and publisher– urging him to encourage the schools of Baltimore City to ...

I sincerely believe there is still a necessity for Black History Month. I have been a student and teacher of Black history for more than six decades and counting. And I say Black history should be ...

Before February concludes, let us further reflect on the significance of Black History Month. It is a time when we reflect on the rich tapestry of African American culture, heritage and contributions ...

Two new history books make a strong case for why learning about the past is critical to understanding the world today. First, History Matters is a posthumous collection of writings by American ...

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - A Black History Month exhibit is set to be on display Friday at the Gulfport Arts Center. This exhibit will feature Black artists, quilters, authors, and more to highlight the ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — While America celebrates its 250th birthday, historians are trying to get people interested in the Revolutionary War period. One Yale University history professor is ...