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 ...

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, ...

According to UW, he will be the first African American to serve as President. “I am honored to be joining the University of Washington and excited to lead this extraordinary public university in ...

From activists to entertainers to record-breaking athletes to a postal worker, we are shining a spotlight on the contributions of influential African Americans ... only Black man ever to win ...

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 ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A local Hoosier has made history as the first African-American man to lead the Public Relations Society of America Hoosier Chapter. Indy native LaMar Holliday’s ...

African Americans in Academia The National Center for Education reports in 2024 Black men made up less than 2 percent of public-school teachers, and on the shore, one man is aiming to turn those ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...