As a historical interpreter, researcher, artist, and designer, Cheyney McKnight incorporates 18th and 19th-century African American design skills to create pieces with a modern twist.

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At night, she worked on her novels. By day, as an editor at Random House, she championed a new generation of writers.

The marker will recognize a 19th-century African American cemetery that was intentionally covered up in the early 20th Century by city officials.

Nigerian media host Morayo Afolabi-Brown revealed a common, fear-based parental warning to children traveling to the U.S.,"Avoid Black Americans." ...

The first Odunde Festival in 1975 occupied one city block — today it spans 16 across South Philadelphia.

Detroit's Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History celebrates its 60th anniversary this year with a more critical mission than ever.

The true history of America includes evil acts of slavery. It can't be erased by defunding African American history museums and banning books.

The International African American Museum is getting ready to host thier signature yearly Juneteenth celebration, J.O.Y., or Juneteenth on the Yard.This event ...

The African American Festival returns to downtown Ann Arbor celebrating the city’s Black history and cultural heritage. (File photo) Sydney Verlinde | MLive.com ...

In honor of the return and burial of 19 African American skulls used in racist research, New Orleans hosted a multifaith memorial service.

New Orleans celebrated the return and burial of the remains of 19 African American people whose skulls had been sent to Germany for racist research practices.