The first time I went to a mostly African American church service, I was blown away by the music. One word came to mind – Motown. I felt the same beat, the same spirit of listening to groups and ...

There are many influential African Americans in US History. Many have stood up against slavery, segregation and racial legacy ...

The Black church has long played a significant role in supporting faith and the fight for Civil Rights in America, with its ...

Alvin Ailey's seminal Revelations is considered the most widely viewed modern dance work in the world. Lost songs from the ...

Before 'The Star Spangled Banner' was the national anthem, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' was the Black national anthem. This ...

Some right-wingers charged that the performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" ahead of the Super Bowl promoted "segregation.

Affectionately called "Big Mama" for both her size and her powerful voice, she grew up singing ... slavery, she learned to read and write by the age of 9 and became the first African American ...

From Opera to Doo-Wop to Jazz, Black artists have made significant contributions to Rhode Island’s musical heritage. As part of our celebration of Black History Month, we’re introducing you to a few ...

YouTube is flooded now with videos made using artificial intelligence.There are music videos of world leaders singing or ...

By Christine WeertsSpecial to the Selma Times JournalThis year marks the 125th anniversary of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” ...

Congress passes the first Fugi­tive Slave Law. The law made it easier for a slave owner to re-take control of a slave who had ...

Laurens, South Carolina – In celebration of Black History Month, the Laurens County Museum is presenting a series of programs ...