A massive oil painting featuring two of Congolese artist Sisqo Ndombe’s haunting “cracked people” welcomes visitors to the ...

At 88, historian David Levering Lewis, a biographer of W.E.B. DuBois, has filled in gaps in his knowledge of his own family ...

Columbus sent Smyre to the Capitol back in 1974 where he quickly caught the eye of longtime House Speaker Tom Murphy, who took him under his wing. His portrait now hangs near Murphy’s. Smyre became ...

The story of the late Geraldine “Jeri” Cousins Palmer, her parents, their relatives and neighbors will be on display at their ...

On the night of July 1, 1839, 53 enslaved Africans revolted aboard the slaving schooner La Amistad – Spanish for “Friendship” ...

Museums are a great way to spend time in a new city, while also learning in the process. These are the best free, ...

From activists to entertainers to record-breaking athletes to a postal worker, we are shining a spotlight on the contributions of influential African Americans as we celebrate Black History Month.

In honor of Black History Month, there are several exhibits visitors can view at the National Afro-American Museum & Cultural ...

The memorial includes a complex colored paving pattern that alludes to traditional African-American quilt designs ... and he is associated with the Harlem cultural community. This portrait bust honors ...

Carole Shelton presented the program "Portraits of African American Women in Missouri" on Feb. 6 during an evening hosted by ...

Antique shops and academics discuss what is happening to Black memorabilia as Florida plans its Black History Museum.

A new exhibit has just opened at the Arms Family Museum in Youngstown showcasing the city's African American community. The ...