The nation’s longest-running Emancipation Day Parade will march through the streets of downtown Charleston on New Year’s Day.

Carter, who passed away at age 100 on Dec. 30, 2024, did not do everything he could to uplift Black Americans.

Some eat black-eyed peas for good luck while some consider the New Year's tradition about abundance, prosperity and a shared history.

Discover the history and significance of Watch Night, a tradition of African American New Year's Eve celebrations, marking ...

The newly formed Affirming Leaders Council is sounding the alarm in fear of Trumpism, global authoritarianism, and an ...

On New Year’s Eve, when most of us will be out celebrating the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025 with parties, champagne ...

As the world pays homage to former President Jimmy Carter, some people overlook a primary source of inspiration for his ...

According to Karenga, the name Kwanzaa derives from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, meaning ‘first fruits.’ First ...

Carter placed major emphasis on African American advancement over the years — from hiring the first Black highway patrolman ...

Haitians and Black Americans engage in historically-rooted New Year's traditions that honor past struggles and manifest hope ...

Today's improved genetic testing can help African Americans pinpoint their ancestry with greater precision than ever.

Kwanzaa, which begins today, is a seven-day celebration created during the civil rights movement that focuses on cultivating ...