Malcolm X (Malik Shabazz) was grounded in African American folklore. He was fond of animal metaphors. His most famous analogy was the fox and wolf. Malik saw the fox as ...

It was on this day in 1869, Robert Tanner Freeman made history by becoming the first African-American to earn a dental degree ...

Wong is a history buff and tour guide. She takes people through Milwaukee's oldest cemetery, highlighting influential African Americans who were laid to rest there. "I have a keen interest in Black ...

The goal of the Department of African & African American Studies is to prepare you to become a global citizen, scholar, and social activist who is sensitive to the demands of an increasingly diverse ...

Donald Trump is gonna sign an executive order banning Black people from halftime,’ The View’s Ana Navarro said on Monday.

Dr. Allen inherited a quilt from his mother with a history dating back to 1887 and potential connections to the Underground Railroad. Dr. Allen explored this unique relic in his book, “The ...

Regular tooth flossing is tied to a lower risk for ischemic stroke, primarily by reducing systemic inflammation, which can ...

At this time, African-Americans had few rights, so Henry wanted to make sure that a few, at least, received some form of unofficial recognition for their contributions to society. This list is ...

Copeland joined the New York City ballet company in 2000 and in 2015 was promoted to principal dancer — a first for an ...

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In one of his best stories of all time, our former shooting editor kills an enormous crocodile on safari — or at least, he ...

President Donald Trump exuded confidence during his Super Bowl interview as the 2.0 administration sink its teeth into Washington ...