Townspeople recall the strong storm that shook the historic Centennial church in West Helena, Arkansas, down to the rafters. “It had lots of structure before the...
EBONY Magazine is back on the cultural radar with a digital presence and new management. As it marks 77 years, the venerable publication can look back...
The rigorous preparation required to become one of NASA’s astronauts is well-documented, requiring great mental and physical strength. Thousands apply for one of the few coveted...
With the first Black woman nominated to the Supreme Court winning the hearts of millions of Americans with her measured and capable handling of the intense...
America’s slow march toward equity is the topic of many conversations these days whether during a company’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusive (DEI) effort or on more...
Now that the CDC has given Americans who are fully vaccinated the go-ahead to resume most activities without masks or social distancing, those who discovered jigsaw...
Many Americans are familiar with the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court ruling which declared “separate but equal” unconstitutional, opening the door for school integration....
The portrait reveals a young Black woman in the late 18th century, posing with a slight smile. Her mere presence hinted at her circumstance, that she...
With millions of Americans enduring one of the harshest winters in recent memory, the work of African American inventor Charles S.L. Baker may spark renewed interest...
With the global pandemic nearing its one-year anniversary, the National Park Service has temporarily closed its historical sites. But, here are five of our favorites that...