A street in Brookings has a new name, making it the first in the state to honor the civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther ...

County Councilmembers celebrated the county’s “Divine Nine” African American fraternities and sororities Tuesday. The National Pan-Hellenic Council, known as the Divine Nine, has chapters in ...

He was arrested more than 29 times, he gave more than 2,500 speeches, he is the only non-U.S. president to have his own ...

The 87-year-old received special recognition during Tuesday's Black History Month presentations, where Supervisor Janice Hahn thanked him for his commitment and devotion to his patients at St. Francis ...

During Black History Month, I reflected on the work of Martin Luther King Jr.'s work, especially his famous speeches and essential writings.

The fact that slaves were sold in St. Augustine isn't in dispute; in 1827, the young New England writer Ralph Waldo Emerson ...

Reverend William J. Barber II emphasized the importance of mobilizing and standing up to injustices in the face of political ...

The trust’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund has raised more than $150 million to preserve historic African ...

His multicultural heritage has followed him throughout his life. He worked as a ranch hand and became well-known on the rodeo ...

The All Wars Memorial Building, which opened in 1925, served as a hospital for Black soldiers in World War II and now serves ...

Liz Friedrichs, Class of 2026 of Williamsburg, was named to the dean’s list at Tufts University for the fall 2024 semester. Dean’s list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point ...

He made history as Montgomery County’s first Black county council member and county executive — breaking barriers and ...