This year’s observance of Black History Month carries forward the centennial anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance. However, ...

Black-owned businesses, creators and artists will share their ideas, products and artistry Saturday at the city of ...

Miles a retired U.S. Air Force veteran from Camden, opened the store in 1991 with a vision to create a space where African ...

Gov. JB Pritzker has announced the 2025 recipients of Order of Lincoln honors, including speed skater Bonnie Blair.

*The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has announced that Emmy and Tony Award-nominated writer, comedian, and best-selling author Amber Ruffin will host the 16th Annual AAFCA Awards on ...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has announced that six state residents will receive the Order of Lincoln for professional achievement and public service.

A library and museum in West Tampa continues to preserve and educate about Black history, but for months, its doors have remained shut to the public. The Dr. Walter L. Smith Library & Museum, named ...

Discover inspiring stories of young heroes who made a difference, honouring Black achievements and resilience throughout ...

NEW YORK – Sarah Jessica Parker will be this year's recipient of PEN America's “Literary Service Award." The “Sex and the City” star, a longtime advocate for reading and literacy, will be honored May ...

A Belvidere native is one of six Illinoisans who will receive the state’s highest honor for professional achievement and ...

Superintendent of Public Instruction Michael Rice said the state’s curriculum standards won’t change to exclude “equity ...

A pop-up exhibit highlighting the intersectionality between the rich history of both the Black and LGBTBQ+ communities during ...