Exactly 100 years ago this February, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a historian, author, journalist and educator, launched Negro History Week.

The topic of the lecture was a significant episode in the history of 20th century American and world music—the establishment of an African-American symphony orchestra, founded by conductor and ...

For academics, historians and activists, the past year has been tumultuous in advocating the teaching of Black history in the United States.

Despite proclaiming last February as National Black History Month, President Donald Trump's second term has been marked by ...

Metro Creative Music can evoke profound emotional responses. It also can communicate and spread a shared message of hope or ...

Black History Month is celebrated each February in the United States and Canada. Each nation’s history is filled with notable contributions from black individuals, many of whom overcame incredible ...

Jerome Holland ’38 M.S. ’41 was the first Black student to play for Cornell’s football team. He went on to be the president ...

In previous years, the Kennedy Center hosted BHM concerts, tributes, and performances honoring African-American history and culture.

Sixty-four years ago, four college students in Greensboro sat down and made history. On February 1, 1960, four Black freshmen ...

Celebrate a century of Black History Commemorations with Dr. Kaye Whitehead as she reflects on the significance of Black History Month and its future.

The North Carolina Museum of History announces that the 25th annual African American Cultural Celebration has been ...

Black History Month was made an official holiday by President Gerald Ford in 1976. Find out who started it, why it is ...