The African American genealogy Web site called AfriGeneas.com has a lengthy forum posted in March that traces the tradition across the U.S. Sometimes, the traditions surrounding flower girls vary ...

African-American girls are disproportionately suspended. Tell me about that and the impact of punitive discipline on educational outcomes.

According to the Girl Scouts' official blog, African-American girls were members of the third U.S. troop formed in New Bedford, Massachusetts, in 1913, and the first all-African-American Girl ...

American Girl unveils new Civil Rights-era doll 04:33. American Girl is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Since 1986, the business has sold more than 29 million dolls and more than 153 million books.

Josephine Groves Holloway was a civil rights pioneer and founder of first Girl Scout Troop for African American girls. Her efforts will be honored in a historical marker.