A song often referred to as the Black national anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," will be performed by local artist Ledisi ...

Millie Dunn Veasey, a WWII veteran and civil rights icon, became a trailblazer as part of the 6888th Battalion. A Netflix ...

The CBS soap opera ‘Beyond the Gates’ is offering students from Georgia HBCUs a chance to win a walk-on role on the show.

In 2013, the widely acclaimed artist Carrie Mae Weems — a charismatic artist, activist and educator, known for installations, videos and photographs that invite the viewer to reflect on issues of race ...

Patti LaBelle will be performing on Friday at 8:00 p.m. at Springfield Symphony Hall. She was born in Philadelphia and has ...

Founded on June 21, 1956, the New Orleans Improvement League’s goal was “to promote the economic, political, civic and social ...

The Garland County Quorum Court committee that advanced a sanctity of life resolution last month will consider amending the nonbinding statement of support at a special-called meeting Monday at 5 p.m.

Black History figures everyone should know about For too many years, history books have focused on the achievement of White ...

The Oxford Film Festival 2025 features over 80 films, showcasing Mississippi's culture, history, and diverse voices in independent cinema.

The NAACP and civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton gathered Eaton Fire victims to help them through the recovery process.

Feb. 27 — In 1869, John Willis Menard rose from his seat in the chamber of the U.S. Congress to defend his status as the ...