In Springfield Tuesday, local high school students got the chance to showcase their public speaking skills and celebrate ...

The month of April marks both Black Women's History Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. While the overlap may have been ...

"This moment that seems like a setback is actually a setup," LaTosha Brown, co-founder of Black Voters Matter, told theGrio.

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There is a movement afoot to honor the segment of society Malcolm X famously said was the most disrespected in the nation — Black women. And this movement isn’t waiting on anyone’s permission. Though ...

Beyond well-known observances lies a rich tapestry of cultural commemorations honoring African American heritage, resilience, ...

If it’s one thing about Black folks, we know how to party! Another thing: While African American history and culture is ...

Discover the wisdom of ancient African proverbs and their relevance to Black history and lives today. Learn how these proverbs can inspire and empower.

Pages on immigration were torn from school books, Black History Month was ended, and school clubs for girls in science threatened. This isn’t normal | Opinion ...

As Women’s History Month comes to an end, I’ve been reflecting on ways to honor Black women. We often see and admire them in ways that are left unspoken or that aren’t amplified nearly ...

From the streets of Harlem to Vietnam to Hollywood, these stories correct the record and spotlight lesser-known heroes for ...

More on that later. With Women’s History Month on the mind, we felt a need to shout out another Black woman with a historic No. 1 song on the Hot 100: none other than the late great Aaliyah!