The enslaved people in the photos are alleged descendants of Tamara Lanier, who accused Harvard of capitalizing on the images ...

One of the earliest Memorial Day observances occurred on May 1, 1865. Organized by freed slaves and white missionaries.

Several foundations have donated $1.5 million to help rebuild after arson gutted a historic Black church in Memphis, ...

Harvard settled with a woman claiming descent from slaves in photos, including a financial agreement and transferring the ...

Pizza, soup and chicken are among the main sources of sodium for Americans of all racial and ethnic groups, contributing to ...

The Boston African-American History Museum is facing an uncertain future after federal funding cuts from the Trump ...

A controversy has been brewing at Denver's Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library after several historical ...

A new study offers lawmakers a roadmap for addressing key issues affecting Black communities, including voting rights, ...

The Charles E. Brown African American Cultural Center is undergoing transition, and one of the changes will include dropping ...

Dr. Donna Patterson explains how social factors, not genetics, drive heart disease disparities among African Americans and ...

In the poll — which sampled 48,981 U.S. adults throughout 2024 — 64% of Black respondents said they have confidence in their ...