National Fried Chicken Day prompts reflection on the dish's complex history. Originating from the culinary skills of enslaved ...

The United States’ founders firmly rejected King George III and the entire idea of monarchy 249 years ago, on July 4, 1776.

In 1979, UNESCO named Elmina Castle a World Heritage Site for its central role in the transatlantic slave trade. Because of ...

Many Americans are flocking to the country’s beaches this weekend to celebrate the Fourth of July. These sandy retreats hold ...

"Our visitors need to recognize themselves and their culture in our galleries," said William R. Valerio, CEO of the Woodmere ...

Three Black Americans find out which tribe and people group they share genetic fingerprints with in Africa! What else are we ...

The 41-year-old Nxusani-Mawela is an international beer judge and taster, and is believed to be the first Black woman in ...

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is facing backlash after referring to himself as “African American” during a ...

Congress narrowly passed the Trump administration’s budget Thursday that cuts funding for numerous food and health aid ...

The deaf community was plagued by racial segregation, so Black Americans decided to create their own rendition of the ...

Beyoncé faced online backlash for wearing a Buffalo Soldiers shirt on tour. A Cornell Africana studies scholar is now ...

Americans are routinely asked to check off boxes about their race and ethnicity, but many say they do not see themselves ...