From local activists and trailblazers to lesser-known names on the national stage, we shed a light on the contributions of Black men and women who shook up the world.

While making sure these stories continue to be told can take on many forms — from books that serve to educate to movies that enlighten — Black History Month quotes from famous ...

Myths around Black History Month continue, Whitehead said, including the idea that the U.S. government purposely chose the shortest month of the year. In reality, Woodson chose February because two ...

Black History Month is here, but Black history isn’t just a month—it’s an essential part of U.S. history that deserves ...

Participants in the event included host Travis Scott, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, former Texans star Andre ...

Whitehead also stresses that Black history shouldn't just be taught for the month of February, but rather taught and celebrated for the entire year. Celebrities, including actor Morgan Freeman ...