There are many influential African Americans in US History. Many have stood up against slavery, segregation and racial legacy ...

What is the origin of Black History Month? Discover its significance, historical roots, and this year's theme, celebrating ...

African-American social reformer, abolitionist and writer Frederick Douglass was the country's most famous Black man of the ...

For Black History Month, a family member of a prominent figure in history was at the Springfield Museum of History.

Here's what Frederick Douglass said during a visit to Elmira, which drew people from everywhere within a hundred miles.

Morrison’s “Beloved” and Douglass’s “My Bondage and My Freedom” have been added back to the HUM syllabus this spring, as ...

A self-guided walking tour in Wooster is shedding light on the city’s African American history, showing how the past is woven ...

The University community is hosting a range of events. Educational programs and resources are also available year-round.

Delve into America’s Civil Rights story with a visit to these important landmarks and destinations. Here are five to consider ...

To help, we've collected our favorite “I love you” quotes from the likes of William Shakespeare, Ernest Hemingway, Maya Angelou, Emily Dickinson and a host of poets and writers whose eloquence ...

10 million more people were in modern slavery in 2021 compared to 2016 global estimates, bringing the total to 50 million worldwide. Women and children remain disproportionately vulnerable.

The Hopewell Branch of the Mercer County Library System is delighted to host a celebration honoring American abolitionist Frederick Douglass on Friday, ...