Black History Month
For more than 100 years, Black political progress in the United States has reshaped the nation’s democracy at every level. From local offices won during eras of open voter suppression to landmark federal legislation and historic elections to the White House, Black Americans have consistently expanded access to the ballot, redefined leadership, and transformed public […]
For more than a century, Black media has been the heartbeat of Black storytelling in America. Long before headlines, broadcasts, or timelines existed, our stories lived through oral tradition. History was passed from elders to children in living rooms, churches, barbershops, and community gatherings. These spoken narratives preserved culture, survival, and resistance at a time […]
Urban One is proud to announce “REPRESENT,” a multimedia campaign that celebrates Black History and imagines what the next 100 years will look like.
Discover the history of Deep Ellum, Dallas' Black cultural hub and how racist urban planning erased this thriving community.
White teams refused to take the field with the Cannon Street team, who represented the first Black Little League in South Carolina.
Harriet E. Wilson is considered the first Black woman to publish a novel in the U.S. Her book, 'Our Nig,' was released in 1859.
The Robert Charles Riots of 1900 in New Orleans are a brutal reminder that justice in America once looked like mob rule.
She made it her mission to accurately document the terrorism of lynching in America.
The Fort Pierce home where Zora Neale Hurston spent her final years will soon be transformed into a visitor and education center.
Delta Sigma Theta’s notable members have excelled in various fields, upholding a legacy of leadership, empowerment, and impactful community service.
Set to premiere on PBS Sept. 9, 'Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect' traces the upbringing and legacy of Justice Thurgood Marshall.
10 African American Artist in Country You Should Know
