A funeral service is in progress for civil rights activist Ruth Ann Butler who died on Jan. 15. Butler, 81, was a teacher ...

The Ruth J. Simmons Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice collaborated with the Smithsonian Institution to create a new ...

In one-man show at Chicago Shakespeare, writer-performer Michael Shayan embodies his Jewish Iranian mother and keeps the ...

Examining how systematic inequalities affecting African American communities parallel the boiling frog phenomenon, and the ...

Andrew Culver spoke with Bennie Moore, Founder of Red Rock Historical Association, about her and her family’s history in Red ...

Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier presented the Midwest premiere of “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” a comedy that enjoyed a twice-extended Broadway run and was nominated for five Tony Awards ...

Raleigh's 24th African American Cultural Celebration marks Black History Month with vibrant performances and exhibits at NC ...

The 24th annual African American Cultural Celebration was held at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. Visitors of all ages and backgrounds had the opportunity to explore the ...

At a gathering of Catholic clergy in Rome, the trio of cardinals emphasized the unique and indispensable role of priests at ...

Organizers of the state-sponsored African American Cultural Celebration say it’s more important than ever to recognize Black ...

Shedeur Sanders expresses his admiration for Memphis rap icon Young Dolph in a powerful intersection of college football and ...

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 aired Episode 4 on Friday, January 24, on MTV. The judges RuPaul, Michelle Visage, and Carson Kressley were joined by The Politician actress Julia Schlaepfer.