Plans have been submitted for an Edinburgh city centre plaque to mark spot where a former US slave and leading abolitionist ...

The official theme for Black History Month 2026 is “A Century of Black History Commemorations”. Established by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), this theme ...

Frederick Douglass busied himself with work Feb. 20, 1895, attending a women’s suffrage meeting of the National Council of Women in Washington, D.C. That evening he enjoyed a quiet meal ...

Spike Lee's epic historical drama sees Denzel Washington completely disappear into the role of Malcolm X. Based on The ...

East End Arts presents large-scale mosaic portraits of prominent figures in the civil rights movement created by Long Island ...

It can mean the rehabilitation of existing neighborhoods, infill development and designing for residents starting their ...

Several years before the Civil War broke out, William Cooper Nell, a Boston-born abolitionist and journalist, dedicated himself to an unheard-of task.

“Old white men in wigs and fancy clothes” is a popular response. The names George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin ...

Celebrate a century of Black History Commemorations with Dr. Kaye Whitehead as she reflects on the significance of Black History Month and its future.

Howie's Waterloo Place, near Calton Hill, has uncovered some hidden history behind the popular restaurant's Georgian venue. Restaurant director, David Howie Scott, has submitted a planning application ...

Elizabeth Jennings fought for her right to ride the streetcars in New York City and went on to win a lawsuit against the ...

It started with the birthday celebrations of two prominent leaders.