Black History Month, a celebration of Black history, culture and education, kicks off on Feb. 1. Historian and author Carter ...

Abraham Lincoln was assassinated 160 years ago. There had been four years of terrible conflagration and the loss of thousands of lives. I have chosen to honor Black History Month by featuring two of ...

Belle da Costa Greene, who was JP Morgan’s librarian, became a lively fixture at Gilded Age mansions, country retreats, ...

Here's everything to know about Black History Month, including when it is, where it was first celebrated and this year's theme.

Americans turn to their leaders for solace in times of mourning. Donald Trump has used national tragedies to make political points or demean critics.

But, no, we don’t know very well that the United States is the only country in the world that grants unconditional birthright ...

Here are what members of the Obama administration are up to today. Then: Loretta Lynch made history as the first Black woman ...

"It's one thing to shoot yourself in the foot. Just don't reload the gun." - Lindsey Graham Days after Donald Trump stunned ...

On the final Friday of her vice-presidency, Kamala Harris partook in one last ritual. She looked disbelievingly as she walked ...

(CNN) — Here is a look at women in business, education, government and sports who have broken through the glass ceiling and become the first in their respective positions in the United States. 1739 - ...

The inauguration is really about swearing in the next president, but first ladies throughout history have stolen the show ...

Inauguration Day festivities brought plenty of high-profile style on everyone from incoming political figures to inauguration ...