I'm sharing my thoughts on the decision to ban AP African American history and reflecting on how curriculum choices reveal ...

Economists say the rise in unemployment among Black Americans could be a troubling sign for the economy at large.

McWhorter: In 1988, when the Rev. Jesse Jackson had a massive influence on the Black community, he basically declared that we ...

We know the Vanderbilts and Astors. It’s time to get acquainted with the Downings, Van Hornes, and Bannisters, too.

Today, as in the past, activists are raising their voices in protest of efforts to whitewash American history.

A new survey found less than half of U.S. adults believe Black and Hispanic people face significant discrimination, while ...

The Labor Department's recent report is concerning because Black folks are often the first to be hit by economic downturns in the nation.

Saul Blair's efforts to reclaim land purchased by his great-grandfather a few decades after the Civil War has hit roadblocks, but he keeps pushing.

Black Americans in Illinois can submit a DNA sample to a university-based project trying to find their ancestral homes, ...

A growing wave of African Americans are relocating to Kenya, citing the need to connect with their history and culture, or "coming home,” a phrase often used among the Black community.