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

Those who’ve traced their family tree know the difficulty of finding information, which can be even harder for African-Americans due to a lack of records, but a solution ...

The Ohio Attorney General's Office opened an inquiry over the weekend following news that an unspecified number of Black Ohioans were reached by a racist, nationwide text campaign that threatened or ...

American educators are naturally intimidated and, at times, discouraged by the huge task before them. Yet race and racism are key components of American history. Understanding this history illuminates ...

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

Harriet Tubman was posthumously awarded the rank of brigadier general of the Maryland National Guard on Monday in recognition ...

“Today we celebrate one of the greatest authors of the American story.” Tubman escaped slavery herself in 1849 and settled in Philadelphia. Intent on helping others achieve freedom, she established ...

Patricia Kilby-Robb, a retired educator, gives a tour of the James Wilson Kilby African American Museum on Shenandoah Shores ...

Alton residents gathered at the Lovejoy Monument to honor journalist Elijah P. Lovejoy's enduring legacy in civil rights.

Revered abolitionist Harriet Tubman has been posthumously awarded the rank of general. Tubman was the first woman to oversee ...

California voters have rejected a measure on the November ballot that would have amended the state constitution to ban forced ...