James Weldon Johnson initially wrote it as a poem a year earlier, and his brother John Rosamond Johnson composed the music.

Russia has released an American teacher imprisoned over what his family said was prescribed medical marijuana, but several ...

Deb Haaland, a former Democratic congresswoman and Interior secretary under Joe Biden, launched a run for New Mexico governor ...

Dakar Harrigan and Marquis Brooks are breaking barriers in a community where there aren't many barbers who look like them.

Black labor leaders fought for workers of color, trailblazing work that continues as the Trump administration strips away key protections.

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History has named the theme for this Black History Month.

February is Black History Month, a time the country highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of Black Americans. And the fact that Black history is part of America's history is important for all ...

Black History Month, a celebration of Black history, culture and education, kicks off on Feb. 1. Historian and author Carter ...

A number of federal agencies have banned celebrations related to MLK Jr. Day, Women's History Month and other such ...

The Defense Department canceled all official celebrations of months honoring race and identity in an order issued Jan. 31, ...