African-American male names often carry deep cultural and historical meanings. Many names, such as Elijah (My God is Yahweh") and Zion (heavenly place), have strong spiritual connotations.

Despite policies of racial segregation and discrimination, African-American soldiers played a significant role from the colonial period to the Korean War. It wasn't until the middle of the 20th ...

Tallahassee State College has released its 25th annual Cherry Hall Alexander African American History Calendar, highlighting the achievements of Black individuals in fields ranging from the ...

Brown, a four-star Air Force general and fighter pilot known as CQ, became only the second African American to serve as chairman. He will be replaced by retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine, a former ...

African American agricultural laborers have been critical to providing paths toward freedom, innovation and prosperity. (Courtesy Photo/Slavery Images) For African Americans, agricultural labor and ...

From the first Black president to the first African American woman ever elected to the United States Congress, Black people have made considerable gains – and helped to change the face of U.S ...

The first is Venerable Mother Mary Lange, foundress of the Oblate Sisters of Providence, the modern world’s first Roman Catholic sisterhood freely open to African-descended women and girls. It was ...

The American author and educator has published multiple books and taught all around the globe. Bell hook's quotes reflect and ... Hooks was an African American educator and author whose writing ...

The American author and educator has published multiple books and taught all around the globe. Bell hook's quotes reflect and celebrate her dedication to social growth ... the solution needed to free ...

The administration of President Donald Trump has declared South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool a persona non grata in the United States. In a social media post on Friday, US Secretary of State ...

The newly elected chairperson for the Africa Union Commission Mahmoud Ali Youssouf (C) smiles after election results during the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, at the AU Headquarters in Addis ...

The YWCA Southwestern Illinois recently celebrated 10 Women of Distinction with its annual gala on Thursday, March 13. The women recognized were Anne Johnson, Rebecca Cowart, Dr. Jerrica Ampadu, Julie ...