Born in Brooklyn, New York, Sharpton has a 60-plus-year history ... The civil rights leader led a march through Howard Beach, Queens, after a white mob beat three Black men.

The death of Ruth Ann Butler sent shockwaves through the Upstate as political figures Jackson, McMaster and White offer ...

Maryland political leaders stepped up their support Saturday for Black History Month in the midst of an onslaught of attacks ...

She was nominated as a Fayetteville Observer Future Black History Maker because, "She comes in with a smile and is ready to learn," writes kindergarten teacher Franchesca Ramirezgort, who ...

Iconic songs by Sam Cooke, Kim Weston, Public Enemy, Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye, Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar and more depict ...

The virtual event is free. In honor of Black History Month, the National Civil Rights Museum is sitting down with award-winning historian Crystal R. Sanders to host a virtual book talk on her book ...

I want to introduce you to some very special young people here in Cumberland County: The Fayetteville Observer’s Future Black History Makers Class of 2025. For three years now, the Observer ...

Black History Month celebrates the achievements and contributions of Black people, history and culture. From civil rights heroes to athletes to inventors, notable Black figures have shaped society ...

Melvin Honeycutt Elementary School. He was nominated as a Fayetteville Observer Future Black History Maker because he "stands out as a model student and an exceptional young leader who consistently ...

As the name implies, Black History Month celebrations typically focus on past achievements and stories. This year, the Atlanta Hawks want to recognize local Black creatives currently making an impact.