But Illinois, which sent scores of volunteers to fight in the Civil War, is not blameless in the history of slavery.

His backflip is yet another ominous confirmation that we should expect Trump’s next round of judges to not show even a ...

One hundred and sixty years after the United States abolished slavery, racial differences continue to spark pervasive ...

“She knew that leadership means you have to be willing to do what you are asking others to do.” Tubman was born into slavery ...

This act of resistance sparked a series of riots and led to the abolition of slavery. This year, the political climate at ...

A history course created amid the upheaval of the Black Lives Matter movement invites students to have honest conversations ...

The Maryland National Guard and Gov. Wes Moore officially recognized Harriet Tubman for her military service to both the U.S.

Discover the National Museum of African American History and Culture's November programming, including exhibits on Black women activists and African American religion.

A new book from Harvard scholar Keidrick Roy, “ American Dark Age: Racial Feudalism and the Rise of Black Liberalism ,” lays ...

There’s so many great things about being Black, but one of the most powerful is our resilience. In times of trouble and ...

Without a physical space, Quincy's Adams Presidential Center began its educational programming with a panel of scholars ...