William Nesbit, an African American man who moved to Blair County in the mid-1800s was instrumental in helping others secure ...
When author Kristen Martin lost her own parents to cancer as a child, her experience as an orphan was nothing like that.
Edmond Dédé's 1887 magnum opus "Morgiane"—billed as "the most important opera never heard"—will finally get its premiere ...
Historical and sociological perspectives reveal why certain societies or subgroups resist change, often rooted in cultural ...
Manifest Destiny was a belief that Americans were destined to expand across the continent, shaping US policies and ...
“Unconventional” runs through Oct. 31 at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. The exhibit will be open to the public and ...
I was saddened to watch Ken Burns’ documentary about the near extinction of the buffalo and the resulting demise of the Native American plains culture. Between 1800 and 1890 about 13 million ...
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has long stood as a proud and resilient Indigenous community, recognized for its unique cultural identity and ongoing ...
Train stations were once the centrepieces of many US cities. After decades of neglect, many places are now reviving them in ...
The well-loved architectural feature is a staple of the American South, but its roots can be traced to Africa.
A community-based photo exhibition in Richmond, Virginia — a city at the center of a lot of Black history — showcases portraits of African Americans across the centuries for Black History Month.
"Ichiro's arrival in the United States, after nine seasons in Japan's major leagues, represented a significant moment in the ...