1955— Legendary educator Mary McLeod Bethune dies at 79 in Daytona Beach, Fla. Born the 15th of 17 children in Mayesville, S.C., Bethune would rise to become one of the nation’s foremost Black ...

After the 1804 Haitian Revolution – the uprising against French colonizers that led to the creation of Haiti – the nation became the first in the world to permanently ban slavery. For this reason, ...

Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago, is the first American and Black Pope in history, with roots in the ...

Celebrate Haitian Heritage Month with eight notable Haitian and Haitian-American figures: politicians, activists, and White ...

Every May — which is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month — the Office of Pluralism and Leadership and a student planning committee plan a series of events throughout the month to celebrate ...

Melky Jean's vision crafts Saint Sauveur Rum, celebrating Haitian legacy and empowering the diaspora during Haitian Heritage ...

We are shaping this country’s future and we are shaping the future of Haiti too,” said Miami-Dade County Commissioner Marleine Bastien.

Haiti's history is marred by a relentless cycle of disasters, each one leaving a devastating mark. Watch as we explore the challenges the country continues to endure. Donald Trump Hit by Triple ...

Confederate History Month is a 32-year tradition in Mississippi dating back to 1993 and has been proclaimed each year by both Democratic and Republican governors — with the exception of 2019 ...

May is Haitian Heritage Month and the New Orleans community is invited to take part in several events throughout the city.

The distance between Miami and the island nation of Haiti is about 700 miles, but it’s going to feel a lot closer in May for Haitian Heritage Month. Whether you’ve got roots in the Caribbean country ...