African-American Heritage Rodeo at the National Western Stock Show in Denver on Jan. 20, 2025. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post) Anthoney Smith, of Houston, Texas, competes in the ...

We offer both a major and a minor in African American Studies, focusing on the exploration of African American experiences. Our goal is to help you understand the rich history and culture of African ...

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. meets with influential African American figures, like Morgan Freeman, Chris Rock and Maya Angelou, to piece together their genealogy and disclose captivating facts about ...

Watkins Cultural Heritage Center will feature the exhibit for 3 months. “Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight” features 6 sections highlighting Black Americans who paved the way in flight ...

The theme was developed by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. Black History Month has been around since 1926, and except for the first two years, each year features a ...

Reading stories of World War I pilots sparked her interest in aviation ... Sherald is an American painter who focuses on African American images and uses grisaille to illustrate skin tones.

On Feb. 14, 2024, a Kansas City woman was killed and several others were wounded in a shooting outside Union Station at the Chiefs Super Bowl rally. Forecasted accumulation now ranges between 3 to ...

According to UW, he will be the first African American to serve as President. “I am honored to be joining the University of Washington and excited to lead this extraordinary public university in ...

The American made the remarks after Serena Williams said she was looking forward to a matchup with a fellow African-American player at the Melbourne Slam. The then 19-year-old Keys produced a ...