COLUMBIA — Like many things in South Carolina this year, the 2026 iteration of the state’s annual African American History Calendar is themed around the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War. As ...

Scientists studying Alzheimer’s in African Americans have uncovered a striking genetic clue that may cut across racial lines. In brain tissue from more than 200 donors, the gene ADAMTS2 was ...

Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration of African American culture, history, and social values. Created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa is a nonreligious and nonpolitical holiday. The celebration runs ...

The African-American Research Library and Cultural Center on Saturday will celebrate Kwanzaa. The 2025 Kwanzaa Community Celebration, titled “Africa Rising: Celebrating Heritage, Building Futures” ...

The Palm Beach County commission has doubled down on preserving and celebrating African American history with new funding toward an $80 million Black museum development in West Palm Beach. The county ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The African American Cultural Center on Masten Avenue unveiled its first major renovation in decades during a joyful celebration filled with dancing and community pride. The $1 ...

'Hedda,' the critics' pick for the third-best film of the year, received two awards: for best actress (Tessa Thompson) and best independent feature. By Hilary Lewis Deputy Editor, East Coast Michael B ...

The African American Film Critics Association has voted Warner Bros’ vampire thriller Sinners its Best Film as the group revealed winners of its 17th annual AAFCA Awards. Sinners, the genre mashup ...

These inventors have made incredible contributions to science, industry and human life. Trump pardons Texas Congressman Cuellar and wife NFL could, if it wanted, remove doubt as to kicks that go over ...

Plaques commemorating African American soldiers fighting against Nazi Germany in Europe have been removed from a U.S. military cemetery in the Netherlands. Approximately 1 million African American ...

DETROIT – One of the oldest and most complete collections of African American art in the nation just got a major upgrade - and you can see it now at Detroit’s world-class art museum. The Center for ...