Every Black History Month and Juneteenth, pioneers in African American history are often mentioned like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Muhammad Ali and Harriet Tubman. They are revered ...

Black History Month wasn’t always a monthlong celebration. In February 1926, historian and author Carter G. Woodson created ...

where communities gather to celebrate her profound literary contributions and civil rights activism. June brings African American Music Appreciation Month, established in 1979 by President Jimmy ...

In recognition of National Pride Month in June, explore a selection of related items in the Smithsonian's collections and learn about the origins of the pride symbol. National Museum of African ...

Part autobiographical, part fictional, this allegorical tale sparkles with symbolic and historical references central to African-American culture. The spectacular artwork resonates with color and ...

In Springfield Tuesday, local high school students got the chance to showcase their public speaking skills and celebrate ...

Sen. Mark Warner said the impacts of a trade war stemming from President Trump's increasing tariffs on products from other countries will hurt Virginians and the American people as he also called ...

“During Women’s History Month, we celebrate the contributions of African American women who have shaped both the United States and the world through their brilliance, courage, and character ...