Ida Wells was born as a slave in Mississippi on July 16, 1862. After the Civil War, her family was able to secure their freedom. She...

Sports figures such as Arthur Ashe are often regarded as role models for African-American athletes. Ashe was born in 1943 in Richmond,...

February is Black History Month in the US. It's a time to celebrate the achievements of African-Americans, as well as recognize their...

Frederick Douglass was an African-American abolitionist and writer who became known for his work in the 19th-century.

Washington was an influential figure in the development of African-American culture during the 19th and 20th centuries.

Harriet Tubman was an American abolitionist and an excellent spy for the Union Army in the Civil War.

In 1897, Jack Johnson became the first black heavyweight boxing champion. He was born in Galveston, Texas, and started his career in 1897.

African-American poet and professor Sterling Brown was born on May 1st, 1901, in Washington DC.

Lorraine was born in 1930 in Chicago, Illinois. Her mother was a teacher, while her father was a real estate broker.

Charles Richard Drew was a medical researcher and surgeon who worked in the field of transfusions. He conducted studies on the storage of...

Jacob Lawrence was an American artist who was known for his depiction of African-American history and contemporary life. He referred to...

In 1956 and 1960, African-American sprinter and Olympic champion, Rudolph, won gold and bronze medals, respectively, in the 200 and...

Woodson was a historian, journalist, and author who pioneered the study of the history of African-Americans. He was also one of the first...

Dred Scott was an African-American man who was enslaved. He and his wife Harriet tried to seek freedom in 1857, but they were denied it....

(Lansing, MI) – The Dedfoot Duo of Wil Pruitt & Justin Deason have qualified for, and will compete against Blues artists from around the...

World-renowned dance company to make a one-night stop in Midland, building a bridge between old-world ballet and new-age hip-hop.

Jordan was the first African American woman elected to the Texas Senate.

The contralto was born in Philadelphia and gained fame as a concert singer. In 1935 she became a top performer after singing at town hall...

Paul Laurence Dunbar was born in Dayton, OH to Matilda and Joshua Dunbar who were both slaves. He is known as one of the first African...

They are re-imagining what a violin concert looks & sounds like, building bridges to spaces where Mozart & Kendrick Lamar harmoniously exist