"I’m not doing Racism History 101 every time somebody posts a monkey, banana, watermelon, or jungle meme."
Aaliyah Steward, a final-year FAMU law student, says the university pushed back on Black History Month promotions, flagging words like "Black," "affirmative action," and even "women."
Black History Month often sparks discomfort, revealing gaps in how history is understood. Here's why and what we can do to challenge it.
The disgraced mayor of New York, who refuses to quit, got called out for his choice of words during an appearance on 'Good Day New York.'
Trump hand-picked Alice Johnson, the 69-year-old grandmother he granted clemency for long-ago drug offenses during his first term.
Sarah Baartman was displayed in “freak shows” across London and Paris, where White audiences gawked at her physique, particularly her curvaceous figure and full hips.
Happy Black History Month (read: year)! To celebrate the annual holiday, we have gathered a list of TV programming throughout the month.
This February, in celebration of Black History Month, Disney Parks is rolling out a vibrant, soul-filled experience with 'Celebrate Soulfully.'
John C. Robinson was an influential Black pilot and one of the founding members of the Tuskegee Airmen, who served as commander in the Italy-Ethiopian war.
We were today years old when we found out Leontyne Price was related to these vocal powerhouses. #BlackExcellence
Did you know Alice H. Parker is the woman behind gas heaters and why heat and cold air circulate in our homes? #BlackHistoryMonth
Black women have played a critical role in shaping history, from politics and science to literature and the arts. Let's take a minute to honor a few Black female hidden figures who have made an everlasting impact with their historical contributions.