Nelson Mandela came to be considered one of the great global figures of his age, but for decades he was a prisoner in his own country. Branded a terrorist by South Africa’s white authorities, as well ...

20 years ago this month, Nelson Mandela gave an iconic speech in Trafalgar Square to mark the opening of the Make Poverty ...

In a statement on Sunday evening, Charles said he and Camilla were ‘profoundly saddened’ to learn of the death of former ...

The 27 for Freedom Race is more than just a sporting event—it is a symbol of resilience, perseverance, and unity, reflecting ...

ALL life is here, in George Square, on any given day in Glasgow, and the city landmark’s history has been full of incident.

The state funeral of Queen Victoria of Great Britain was held on 1901. A little over a decade later, the plush Grand Central ...

Black History Month was celebrated at the Manitoba Legislature Thursday, with community leaders, performers, and supporters highlighting Black Canadians’ contributions, leadership, and legacy in ...

Sam Nujoma, the fiery freedom fighter who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its president for 15 years, has died.

Ruth Simmons talks about how her upbringing and life experiences illustrate a determination to overcome obstacles and the transforming power of education ...

February is Black History Month and we've rounded up 120 inspiring Black History Month quotes from civil rights icons ...