Peter Bentzon (ca. 1783–after 1850) was not only a free man; he was also a silversmith and jeweler who worked in Philadelphia and on the Caribbean island of St. Croix. Bentzon’s work is recognized ...

Simon Alexander Haley, my maternal grandfather, has had a big impact on my life, although I was too young to remember him.

When traveling light, it’s ideal to pack clothing that can serve multiple purposes. “In a private room in winter, the day’s long-sleeve undershirt and long underpants can act as pajamas at night,” ...

A 37-year-old man was charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting last July on Chicago's South Side.

Rufus Estes served presidents, a princess, and world-famous musicians as a chef on Pullman cars before becoming one of the ...

Consider visiting some of these sites to mark Black History Month or keep them in mind to travel to when the weather is ...

When Clarissa Aljentera wanted to teach her 6-year-old son about the impact of Filipinos in Chicago, she ended up in what ...

Commissioner Jeanette Moy announced the 2025 Black History Month observance at the Empire State Plaza will feature exhibits and events celebrating African Americans' history, accomplishments, ...

Inside the B&O Railroad Museum, you'll find centuries' worth of railroad history. Much of it is also Black history.

Sometimes, dignity can come with something as simple as a name tag. In 1925, dignity came for the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car ...

Frustrated that the American Railway Union had refused to accept Black railway workers, which by 1925 had swelled to more that 10,000 porters, Randolph led a push to form the Brotherhood of Sleeping ...

A host of tributes across America recognize the achievements of pioneering Black union leader A. Philip Randolph — his ...