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 ...

As a native of Roxbury, the neighbourhood that's the beating heart of Boston's Black community, he's working to highlight the city's rich African American ... immigrant- and woman-owned restaurant ...

We offer both a major and a minor in African American Studies, focusing on the exploration of African American experiences. Our goal is to help you understand the rich history and culture of African ...