The “Negro Motorist Green Book,” a guide for African Americans first published in 1936, was a valued resource at a time when travel held the promise of adventure but was also perilous. It is now the ...

there has been extensive debate across the U.S. about statues depicting the Confederacy and other troubled aspects of American history. In the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C., the ...

Feb. 25, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Walter White — arguably the most influential Black man in mid-century America ...

Often, people don’t realize this work was done by African Americans,” says a producer of the film. And that work includes some iconic campaigns.

A s the name of the flag suggests, the Black American Heritage Flag is a symbol that represents the culture and history of ...

Sixty-five years ago, a group of courageous young African American students in Tampa embarked on a journey that would forever ...

On Feb. 26, Arizona State University's Multicultural Communities of Excellence will be holding Know History Know Self on the ...

EXCLUSIVE: Ken Burns’ latest American history series is headed for the London TV Screenings. PBS Distribution has taken ...

From achievements in arts and culture, to science and technology, WSKG is celebrating the history and heritage of African Americans all month long.

Mountain Lake PBS is proud to celebrate Black History this February and all year round! February is Black History Month, a time to honor the important role African Americans play in the story of our ...

Since their founding in 1990, African American Read-Ins have become a Black History Month tradition at school and community gatherings nationwide.

We offer both a major and a minor in African American Studies, focusing on the exploration of African American experiences. Our goal is to help you understand the rich history and culture of African ...