Known for his embrace of the downtrodden, Pope Francis, who died of a stroke, signaled a different tone for the papacy, stressing humility over hubris. His funeral was attended by presidents and ...

Nicholas Payton, the Grammy-winning chair of school’s brass department, was dismissed after a conservative media probe into ...

Eight young women from this year’s graduating class will share the honor of being valedictorians, with one additional student ...

Donald Trump’s executive orders are attacking everything from the Smithsonian to Black sports history, but grassroots ...

The Blue Ridge Parkway, America’s favorite scenic drive, is easily accessible for day-long adventures exploring overlooks and ...

Black Mountain, North Carolina isn’t just another dot on the map—it’s where Appalachian magic meets small-town hospitality in a way that will have you wondering why you haven’t visited sooner. Just 15 ...

Getty Images and Ancestry will help historically Black colleges and universities preserve their records in digital form, ...

“In a shameful echo of a darker period in this country’s history, many American schools and universities even encourage ...

Kennesaw State University (KSU) has deactivated its Black Studies program, a move that has drawn criticism from the NAACP and ...

If the next pope is from sub-Saharan Africa, he would be the first in Catholic Church history. Catholic Africans think it is ...

In May 1990, President George H.W. Bush expanded the designation to the entire month. In 2009, President Barack Obama changed ...

The Georgia NAACP said the possible deactivation “raises urgent concerns about the institution’s commitment to equity, academic integrity, and inclusive education.” ...