
Dr. Wornie Reed examines the life and legacy of Crispus Attucks, the man widely recognized as the first American to die in the struggle for independence,...

As America marks its 250th anniversary, Ben Jealous argues that the nation's founding story remains incomplete without recognizing the Black, Native, female, and working-class patriots whose...

By Leonard E. Colvin Chief Reporter New Journal and Guide Despite poverty and disparities of varying kinds, the 47.8 million African-Americans have a $1 trillion consumer...

The 4th of July is inspired by the American War of Independence from 1775 to 1776. Tension between England and the Colonies grew severe and gave way...