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Brandon Bird, new CEO of Northwest African American Museum, shares his journey and vision for expanding the museum's impact across the region.
The marker will recognize a 19th-century African American cemetery that was intentionally covered up in the early 20th Century by city officials.
Human bondage was big business in the antebellum US, and men weren’t the only ones cashing in.
One of the largest nonprofits supplying blood to hospitals and health centers is urging African Americans to donate more blood.
Texas-based RiserUnited, founded on Flag Day in 2024, gives shoppers the opportunity to "wear their values" through patriotic apparel that honors the American flag.
The Charles E. Brown African American Cultural Center is undergoing transition, and one of the changes will include dropping ‘African American’ from the name.
Historic African-American cemetery 'neglected' and left in disrepair, running out of money 'If I could afford it, I would remove my loved ones from this cemetery.' ...
A bill that could have made African American history count as a required social studies credit in Virginia high schools was vetoed last month by Governor Glenn Youngkin.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has vetoed a bill that would have allowed African American history courses to count toward high school graduation requirements.
The Harrison Museum of African American Culture is making a significant move back to its original home in Northwest Roanoke, a return that symbolizes its commitment to the community it has served ...
At a time when it is under scrutiny from the White House, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture is without its director, who stepped down last month.
This year, the City of Lancaster's annual Mayor's Neighborhood Month celebrations will mostly show support for other annual events.