Playbill courtesy of British Library. The African American actor Ira Aldridge was born in New York City and came to Britain as a teenager to pursue a career on the stage. Zoë Wilcox He first ...

You never know - you might find evidence of Shakespeare’s footsteps close to home… The African American actor Ira Aldridge was born in New York City and came to Britain as a teenager to pursue ...

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were joined by friends for the special event, including Tina Knowles, David Oyelowo and more.

This year's free African-American Read-In at the Kenosha Public Museum Saturday will honor the life and legacy of actor James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a ...