There are many influential African Americans in US History. Many have stood up against slavery, segregation and racial legacy. Understanding their stories and influence helps us to understand the ...

Sojourner Truth, a revered woman, was very passionate about women’s rights. The famous African American abolitionist is best known for her speech, “Ain’t I a Woman?” at the Ohio Women’s ...

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets with influential African American figures, like Morgan Freeman, Chris Rock and Maya Angelou, to piece together their genealogy and disclose captivating facts about ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - WECT has proudly celebrated Black History Month and has highlighted the people, places and events that shaped black history. Bishop Herbert Bell Shaw, a religious leader and ...

The evening’s program highlights the stories of influential African American figures, with a special focus on the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-Black, all-female military ...

Selma Mayor Byron McAllister engages youth in discussions about influential Black leaders from the community while helping ...