The story of Pompey Jackson highlights the broken promises of "40 Acres and a Mule" during Reconstruction, revealing the struggles and lost opportunities of freed African...
Juneteenth, now a national holiday, marks the end of slavery in the U.S. and calls for greater activism. Civil rights leaders urge deeper engagement and understanding...
The 2024 NAACP Convention in Las Vegas will honor Dr. Henry Louis Gates with the prestigious Spingarn Award. This year’s theme, "All In," underscores the NAACP’s...
The Virginia African-American Cultural Center, the New Journal and Guide, and the Chrysler Museum of Art hosted a vibrant Juneteenth celebration in Norfolk, featuring historical accounts,...
The White House celebrated Juneteenth with a star-studded concert featuring Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, and Charlie Wilson, emphasizing the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to honoring African-American history...
Join the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation for a two-day celebration in Washington D.C. on June 18-19. Highlights include a Juneteenth Parade to the White House Ellipse,...
Norfolk’s Sam Allen, former Kansas City Monarchs player, served as a Celebrity Coach at the Hall of Fame East-West Baseball Classic. The Memorial Day event celebrated...
Major League Baseball has made a historic move by incorporating Negro Leagues statistics into its official records, recognizing the achievements of approximately 2,300 players and correcting...
Join the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African-American History and Culture for a special Juneteenth Community Day and "A Seat at the Table" evening program on June...
Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut trainee, achieved his dream of reaching space at age 90 aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket. This historic flight marks...