Ginger ale holds a special place in the hearts of many, particularly within Black communities. But what lies behind this cultural affinity?

The Florida Board of Education changed its standards for teaching social studies but kept the part about slaves benefiting from slavery.

National

You might get tempted to only focus on cookouts for Memorial Day, but don't forget about the very real Black history behind the federal holiday.

News

Up to 10% of Melanesian folks have blonde hair.

Civil Rights & Social Justice

The acquittal of four officers recorded on video savagely beating the unarmed Black driver sparked days of unrest in Los Angeles.

News

The term carries a complex history.

Laithan Dickerson is breaking barriers in bull riding.

Known as “Bloody Sunday,” the historic “Selma to Montgomery marches” began on March 7, 1965, and highlighted a turbulent time of the Civil Rights Movement.

Opinion

The Black history knowledge gap is widening, and GOP politicians are making it worse despite the documented benefits of learning Black history.

Black History Month

Charlotte West High School “decorated” a pair of segregated entrances for Black History Month.

Black History Month

The letter from a year before they were married gives major Valentine's Day vibes.

Nation

Black folks have been a big part of the history of the Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans throughout the decades.