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 ...

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets with influential African American figures, like Morgan Freeman, Chris Rock and Maya Angelou, to piece together their genealogy and disclose captivating facts about ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - The African American Parade Celebration in Shreveport will celebrate its 37th year on Saturday with a big parade. The theme is African Americans and Labor. It is the largest ...

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — William Nesbit, an African American man who moved to Blair County in the mid-1800s was instrumental in helping others secure their freedom. Nesbit was born in Carlisle, ...

At this time, African-Americans had few rights, so Henry wanted to make sure that a few, at least, received some form of unofficial recognition for their contributions to society. This list is ...

This article is an ode to the unsung heroes aka African acoustic guitar artists. These maestros have not only honed their skills but also imbued their craft with the vibrant pulse of Africa.

The theme was developed by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. Black History Month has been around since 1926, and except for the first two years, each year features a ...

Introduction In the USA, African American men bear a disproportionate burden of prostate cancer (PCa) compared with all other groups, having a higher incidence and mortality, poorer quality of life ...

Sheriff Byron Roberson is the first African American man to lead the county and the first Democrat to wear the badge in more than 90 years. “It feels great,” Roberson said. “But I feel even ...

Sagui Dekel-Chen's third child was born following his capture by Hamas. The father of an Israeli-American man who has been held hostage by Hamas since the group's ...