During Black History Month, News4JAX is celebrating local African American trailblazers who paved the way in politics and ...

Frederick Douglass was an Eastern Shore native, abolitionist leader, social reformer, and one of the most important leaders of the movement for African American civil rights in the 19th century.

Located in northwestern Tulsa, Okla., the neighborhood was alive with Black political and economic power during the early ...

DEI for Black Americans in the second age of Trump has a new meaning called the Declaration of Economic Independence.

A Belvidere native is one of six Illinoisans who will receive the state’s highest honor for professional achievement and ...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has announced that six state residents will receive the Order of Lincoln for professional ...

The legacy of the all-Black World War II Women’s Army Corps unit, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, will be highlighted during a Feb. 20 New Hanover County Black History Month recognition ...

Gov. JB Pritzker has announced the 2025 recipients of Order of Lincoln honors, including speed skater Bonnie Blair.

The following was written for What’s Up Newp by Keith Stokes, Vice President of the 1696 Heritage Group. This story was ...

Harris’s announcement comes after a period of tumult within the party. Current chair Drew Kromer faced criticism and calls ...

The racist posts from Musk’s DOGE staffer show a widening gap in the GOP between its base and its wealthy technocratic elite.

Griffin invites you to honor Black History Month with a lineup of enriching events and opportunities to explore the city’s rich African American heritage. From educational sessions to soulful ...