Two dance traditions meet in the new world -- Black dance in the slavery era: the ring shout and buzzard lope -- Early Black festivals and Congo Square -- Solo percussive dance -- The minstrel show ...

RADFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - The Ailey II Dance Company will perform at Radford University Friday, September 26, as part of the University’s Performance Series. Dance has a way of evoking emotion and telling ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- The African American Day Parade (AADP) took to the streets in Harlem once again on Sunday in a celebration of Black culture, heritage and excellence. This year marked the 56th ...

HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX 11) — African American pride was on full display as the 56th annual African American Day Parade kicked off in Harlem Sunday. The streets of Harlem came alive as hundreds ...

(RNS) — W. James Abbington Jr., an expert on Black religious music known for his editing, teaching and playing of congregational music, has died at the age of 65. GIA Publications, for whom he worked ...

President Abraham Lincoln signed the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation 162 years ago this week. To celebrate, dozens of people gathered for the unveiling of a new presidential statue outside the ...

CHARLOTTE — The 12th annual Charlotte African American Festival returns Saturday at the Carole Hoefener Center in Uptown Charlotte. The free event will feature food, music, dancing and more to ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office made history last week by welcoming its first African American Chief Deputy - the first in its 293 year history. Tuesday was the official ...

Whenever Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater comes to town, it feels like a celebration. The New York-based group never fails to draw enthusiastic crowds, who come, of course, for Ailey’s 1960 ...

Speech by Alfred Moore Waddell: Men, the crisis is upon us. You must do your duty. This city, county, and state shall be rid of negro domination once and forever. You are the sons of noble ancestry.

As Israel and Hamas agree to a temporary pause after two years of conflict, two South Carolina lawmakers are reflecting on their recent visit to the region. There are rules, your car can’t have glass, ...