Black History Month

'The yearly ritual of Black History Month ideally strips away the illusions...

'The yearly ritual of Black History Month ideally strips away the illusions of our national myth'

Three things he must understand about the purpose of celebrating black life

The cheeky segment mocked Hollywood's history of failing to acknowledge peo...

The cheeky segment mocked Hollywood's history of failing to acknowledge people of color

LIFE's Hansel Mieth captured the spirit of a neighborhood

"What was arranged was basically a photo opportunity and a 90-second sound ...

"What was arranged was basically a photo opportunity and a 90-second sound bite for the president."

When the teaching of African Americans’ history begins with slavery, it ign...

When the teaching of African Americans’ history begins with slavery, it ignores their humanity now

"Carry your Green Book with you—you may need it"