In, you ask? The African American Read-In was created by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) as a way to make literacy a significant part of Black History Month.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Ethelene Whitmire about her book, "The Remarkable Life of Reed Peggram," about a queer American Black man who went to Europe as World War II began, and stayed.

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There are moments in music when the air feels almost electric, charged with expectation, when the world pauses long enough to listen closely to a rhythm ...

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Martin Luther King Jr. helped lead the Civil Rights Movement. Read about his “I Have a Dream” speech, quotes, holiday, kids, ...

Ladeshia Evans and daughter Lyric Chastang at the Black History Month celebration at Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center in 2024. As most people know, ...

Two-time Grammy nominee Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has named Burna Boy as the artiste she most wants to ...

A woman sparked online buzz after flexing perks of dating a Nigerian man, sharing a photo of cash from her partner as South Africans reacted with awe and humour.

Master KG had a public on-and-off relationship with fellow musician Makhadzi for years. He was later rumoured to be dating ...

This Oscar-winning film, directed by Gavin Hood, stars Presley Chweneyagae as Tsotsi, a young Johannesburg crook, and his group of thugs who roam Johannesburg’s streets day and night, terrorising ...

Knoxville will mark Black History Month with art exhibitions, movie screenings and conversations with authors and scholars.