As Black History Month marks its 100th anniversary, here's what to know about the annual commemoration Black History Month is an entire month devoted to putting a spotlight on African Americans who ...

CHICAGO -- The history of Black History Month began 100 years ago, in the old YMCA building on South Wabash, a wide-shouldered block of pale red brick erected in 1913. It was once the nexus of ...

For academics, historians and activists, the past year has been tumultuous in advocating the teaching of Black history in the United States. Despite last year proclaiming February as National Black ...

Another popular American dish that owes its popularity to Black chefs of the past is macaroni and cheese. Related Articles Bringing childhood lessons of Persian cooking to a new home A traditional ...

Black History Month was created to correct the deliberate exclusion of Black history from American education. The article argues that recent efforts to sanitize history echo past attempts to distort ...

This year's commemoration of Black History Month is of particular significance. That’s because it marks a century of recognizing Black people’s contributions to the country. In 1926, what was then ...

History is Now is a project honoring 100 years of Black history month. The series explores how history inspires us to be better people, celebrates today’s history makers and tells the story of today's ...

“Cornbread illustrates how America’s food has emerged as a creolized national cuisine, one that draws on elements from multiple cultural traditions,” writes Anela Malik, author of “American Soul: The ...