In recognition of Black History Month in February, MassLive asked readers to nominate Black leaders doing important work across the state. The origins of Black History Month can be traced back to 1915 ...

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Ruth Simmons talks about how her upbringing and life illustrate determination and the transforming power of education in the Black History month series.

While lectures on the legacies of Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman are all important, some educators ...

This year the theme is "African Americans and Labor," focusing on the ways that work intersects with the collective experiences of Black people.

February is Black History Month, a time to earn more about the history of African Americans. It was founded by the ...

The Olive Branch High School alumna became the first female African-American judge in Tennessee history in 1982.

We kick off our Black History Month series by highlighting and honoring Alice Scott, the first woman and African American to hold the office of mayor in the City of Canton.

Professional golfers Mariah Stackhouse and Renee Powell pose for a photo during the Renee Powell Clearview Legacy Benefit at East Potomac Golf Course on June 27, 2022 in Washington, DC2022 Getty ...

Katy Perry, who quit American Ideal last year, has opened up about the dynamic equation she shared with co-judges, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. She further talked about her exit from the reality show ...

Woodson African American Museum flag in front of St. Petersburg City Hall, Feb. 1, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (Martha Asencio Rhine/Tampa Bay Times via AP) This undated photo provided by the ...

Johannesburg – Eight women have been appointed as judges to serve on various High and Labour Courts by President Jacob Zuma. The president appointed 12 judges on Thursday to the Eastern Cape, Northern ...