The NAACP recently elected their youngest Board Chairman Roslyn M. Brock. Read her story here.
Althea Gibson was the first african american to win in the US Open, paving the way for Venus and Serena. Follow us as we celebrate Althea during Black History Month.
For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots premieres on PBS stations in February in commemoration of Black History Month in the United States. The two-part, four-hour documentary is introduced by Colin Powell, hosted by Halle Berry and narrated by Avery Brooks
Taraji P. Henson is one of today's brightest African-American actresses stacking up a long list of movie credits and awards. Her story and accomplishments are highlighted here in honor of Black History Month.
We honor Denzel Washington for Black History Month 2010 for his vast contributions to the arts as one of our greatest American actors. How well do you think you know Denzel? Take our trivia quiz and test your "fanism."
Angela Davis Black Activist and legendary Black Panther, still is active today speaking and uplifting the African American community. Follow us as we celebrate Angela Davis.
Shani Davis has taken the 2010 Winter Olympics by storm. If you didn't know who he was before, now you do. Get to know the Winter Olympics phenom here.
January 4, 1976 opened America's eyes to the unlawful acts that the FBI was conducting against black militant groups. Read the report findings and see senate hearing video here.
French pairs skaters Yannick Bonheur and Vanessa James are set to create history on Sunday when they become the first black couple to compete in figure skating at the Olympic Games.
Tyler Perry is by all means, a Renaissance man. He's an actor, director, screenwriter, producer and author. Read his rags-to-riches American success story. Watch video of his account of fame and success.
Ralph Bunche was an American diplomat and political scientist whose work on domestic policy and foreign affairs shaped the struggle for human rights. Bunche was…
American Shani Davis became the first man to win two Olympic 1,000 meters speedskating titles when he repeated his Turin triumph Wednesday at the Richmond Olympic Oval.
