This year marks the 51st anniversary of Kwanzaa, a cultural holiday created by Dr. Maulana Karenga. Although observance of the holiday is increasing globally, many still […]

On June 19, 1865, the slaves in Galveston, Texas received news from the Union Army: the Civil War was over, and, most importantly, they were free. […]

In 2006, President George Bush signed a proclamation to establish June as National Caribbean-American Heritage Month. The purpose of the month is “to ensure that America […]

An article on Unsung Sheroes, posted last year during Black History Month, mentioned the announcement of the “Hidden Figures” movie based on Margot Lee Shetterley’s book […]