Women's History Month celebrates 'women who tell our stories'A week-long national celebration of women started in 1982. It was extended to a month-long event five years later.
Habitat for Humanity homeowners reflect on Jimmy Carter's workJimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, along with volunteers, have helped build, renovate and repair over 4,300 homes in 14 countries since 1984.
The importance of HBCUs as they grow in popularityRooted in Black culture and traditions, historically Black colleges and universities, or HBCUs, are seeing higher enrollment.
Fund helps preserve, renovate important sites focused on Black historyThe National Park Foundation is preserving Black history sites across the country to give a more thorough look at the nation's past.
Mardi Gras traditions date back centuriesCelebrations have occurred since the 18th century with various balls and social events occurring throughout Pointe du Mardi Gras.
Jimmy Carter's hometown of Plains, Georgia, reflects on his legacyThe town is nearing the end of its relationship with a beloved friend, but Carter's name will never be far from the lips of those who live there.
Jimmy Carter's legacy extends far beyond the White HouseJimmy Carter, at 98, is the longest living president — and the one to have the longest post-presidency.
A look inside a museum teaching history with racist memorabiliaThe Jim Crow Museum at Michigan's Ferris State University doesn't shy away from racist history; it presents it openly in hopes of educating visitors.
The hidden Black history behind how whiskey was createdIconic whiskey brands like Jack Daniel's can trace their history back to Black men at distilleries, but their names aren't as well known.
A cartoonist and historian speaks to the power of Black comic booksThe history of Black cartoonists and comics dates back to the 1940s, and Joel Christian Gill has pushed to create more space for them today.
Black Vietnam War veteran to receive Medal of HonorRetired Army Col. Paris Davis will receive the highest award for military valor in action for his time in the Vietnam War.
Frederick Douglass was born Feb. 14, 1818 — maybeWhile Douglass estimated his birthdate to be in February 1818, the exact date is still unknown, according to historians.
How Memphis' Lorraine Motel became a mainstay in Black historyThe Lorraine Motel is full of African American history, including that of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and now it's a beacon in the Memphis community.
Preserving the legacy of America's first Black radio stationMeet the man who is preserving the legacy of WERD, the first Black-owned radio station that was founded in 1949 by J.B. Blayton in Atlanta.
Nonprofit works to protect Black and Native American burial sitesIndigenous Memories is a nonprofit working to preserve the "land, history and legacy of those who came before us."
Do State of the Union speeches still matter?Does this annual tradition of our president addressing Congress still have the same impact that it used to?
The history and traditions behind Groundhog DayThere has only been one Punxsutawney Phil, but as the fandom grows, so does his competition.
Why do we celebrate Black History Month in February?February holds the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln, who issued the Emancipation Proclamation, and Frederick Douglass, who was an activist for equality.
Mississippi musicians are pushing to reclaim state's music historyMany genres of music have roots that tie back to Mississippi. Now, the music industry in the state is trying to reclaim its history.
10 trailblazing women of Black history you should knowFrom Gwendolyn Brooks to Bessie Coleman, here's a look at 10 Black women who made major strides throughout U.S. history.
| Simplemost and Anna Weaver
House GOP wastes no time launching investigationsWith their new majority in hand, House Republicans have made it clear that government oversight will be a huge focus.
Former US leaders asked to re-check for classified docsThe Archives sent a letter to representatives of former presidents and vice presidents to ensure compliance with the Presidential Records Act.
Historic Black churches receive $4 million in preservation grantsChurches across the U.S. will each receive tens of thousands of dollars to aid in restoring their historic house of worship.
Why aren't keyboards in alphabetical order?Here's how our society evolved into using the "qwerty" keyboard, straying from alphabetical organization used in the first typewriter in the 1860s.
| Lauren Magarino and Simon Kaufman
Efforts underway across the US to uncover, preserve Black cemeteriesThe Black Cemetery Network is a growing database of documented projects to uncover and restore Black cemeteries across the country.
| Liz Gold
MLK Jr.'s family reflects on his legacy, goals for our nationIn Washington Monday, members of the King Family recalled their father's goals to eradicate the "three evils": poverty, racism, and violence.
'Letter from Birmingham Jail': The injustice of silenceToday, that letter written from the inside of a cell, has been reproduced dozens of times and read annually by members of the U.S. Senate.
Biden: 'We should pay attention' to MLK's legacyBiden said his message on Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday is to “choose democracy over autocracy, a beloved community over chaos."
Specific Violent Details Revealed In Video Of Jan. 6 AttackersOne video made public was the body-worn camera footage captured by Michael Fanone, a former MPD officer, who was beaten and tased by attackers.
Family To Sell Bruce's Beach Back To Los Angeles County For $20MCharles and Willa Bruce's beachfront land was taken under eminent domain in the 1920s. Los Angeles County gave it back to the family last year.
