In 1966 Ada Evans landed a job teaching science at Fairplay's middle and high school. Her husband Ray had been commuting to ...

Stacker used Census data and other sources to explore the history of Black Wall Streets and their legacy in present-day Black ...

Eight years ago, when Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba first took office, he remarkably vowed to the country to make Jackson “the ...

The free app features walking and driving tours of historic sites with connections to people, events and cultural significance in OKC's Black history.

Taylor Sheridan has become synonymous with a certain brand of rugged TV drama -- here are all the shows he's worked on, ...

Another wagon train of immigrants passed through Lincoln. Delighted by the country, several said they were going to remain here and settle.

The Bartlesville Westside Community Center is hosting a free two-day bus tour to educate Oklahomans about the history, struggles, and future of the state's historically all-Black towns.

Carey Rich, Lamont Paris' right-hand man with South Carolina basketball, has long used his charm and belief in the game to ...

This is only becoming rarer and rarer as Black ... mayor at the grocery store or to have grown up with one of the town commissioners. Princevillians share a deep pride in their collective history ...

The town is well known for its rich maritime history and incredible natural beauty. This ancient seaport is divided by the River Esk, with the east side being the older of the two sections and ...

“Historically, the city has always celebrated Black History Month,” Mayor Meghan George said. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive ...

The mayor of Tulsa announced ... families of thousands of Black residents who were killed or left homeless during one of the worst episodes of racial violence in U.S. history.