Carter, who passed away at age 100 on Dec. 30, 2024, did not do everything he could to uplift Black Americans.

Today's improved genetic testing can help African Americans pinpoint their ancestry with greater precision than ever.

According to Karenga, the name Kwanzaa derives from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, meaning ‘first fruits.’ First ...

Converse, a rural village in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, has a prominent place in the education of African Americans ...

Discover the history and significance of Watch Night, a tradition of African American New Year's Eve celebrations, marking ...

The nation’s longest-running Emancipation Day Parade will march through the streets of downtown Charleston on New Year’s Day.

There’s a huge disconnect between the ideological beliefs of black voters and their election behavior that no modern ...

Some eat black-eyed peas for good luck while some consider the New Year's tradition about abundance, prosperity and a shared history.

KWANZAA IS a week-long celebration of African American culture, history, values and community that started Thursday and ...

Many in the African American community need lifesaving transplants, but because of the extensive waiting list for organs, ...

Kwanzaa, which begins today, is a seven-day celebration created during the civil rights movement that focuses on cultivating ...

Charleston celebrated Emancipation Day with a parade and a post-program. The nation’s longest-running parade made a return in honor of the Emancipation ...