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As a historical interpreter, researcher, artist, and designer, Cheyney McKnight incorporates 18th and 19th-century African American design skills to create pieces with a modern twist.
Dr. Wylin Wilson -- who studies the Black church and bioethics -- grew up in the “black belt,” a region now largely known for its struggling economy.
The deaf community was plagued by racial segregation, so Black Americans decided to create their own rendition of the language to serve their communities.
American flags are made from start to finish at Allied Materials, a factory in Missouri. The process includes cutting dyed cotton, stitching the star field and assembling each element by hand.
The Japanese American who loved the flag he almost wasn’t able to serve After being labeled an ‘enemy alien’ during World War II, Hiroshi Miyamura later served his country with distinction — weeping ...
LGBTQ celebrities gave mixed reactions to the American flag in a trailer for the upcoming documentary "Reclaim the Flag" on Tuesday.
American flag designs appear everywhere during the Fourth of July. Many uses, though, go against what federal guidelines consider respectful.
While there are guidelines on how to properly display the flag, there are also guidelines on to how to properly and respectfully dispose of a worn out flag. Flag Retirement Ceremonies ...
As we celebrate Fourth of July, Americans - especially Black Americans - have a complex relationship with the flag and our nation's symbols.
Zohran Mamdani, the Democrat running for mayor of New York City, was born in Uganda. He doesn’t consider himself Black but said the application didn’t allow for the complexity of his background.
The upcoming HBO Max premiere of the hit horror movie Sinners will include a Black American Sign Language option for viewers.