At a time when it is under scrutiny from the White House, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and ... account that Nat Turner’s Bible had been taken off display.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

“Dear Reverend Brown, I wanted to alert you that the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) will be returning your Bible and book we borrowed for our ...

WASHINGTON ‒ Adam Sanchez remembers tears streaming down a student’s face as his high school class left the lower level of the National African American Museum of History and Culture a few ...

Braiding is more than a hairstyle. For generations, African American hair braiding styles have held deep cultural significance, telling stories of survival, status and self-expression. What may ...

As Black History Month came to an end last week, I reflected on my identity as an African American at Brown. My contemplation has left me with more questions than answers, but there are a few things I ...

Their presentation will cover 10 historical locations and the African American community members who helped pave the way for civil rights in Sioux Falls. “This is history right underneath our ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - The African American Parade Celebration in Shreveport will celebrate its 37th year on Saturday with a big parade. The theme is African Americans and Labor. It is the largest ...

While individuals with darker skin, like many African Americans, benefit from higher melanin levels, which provide some natural protection from ultraviolet (UV) radiation, this protection is not ...

The state Department of Education has discontinued advanced placement African American Studies in the state’s public schools, a decision that has left many civil rights leaders upset and one ...