This poem captures the depth of the African American experience, tracing it back to the earliest civilizations, and highlighting a sense of pride and endurance. Inspiration and Themes ...

As the more recent arrivals add their own chapters, the themes derived from these various migrations, both forced and free, grow in significance. They allow us to see the African-American ...

Immediately after the Civil War ended, Southern states enacted "black codes" that allowed African Americans certain rights, such as legalized marriage, ownership of property, and limited access to ...

During the Great Depression, African Americans were disproportionately affected by unemployment: they were the first fired and the last hired. After Roosevelt was elected, he began to institute hi ...

Discover how African American travelers can explore heritage sites while supporting Black-owned businesses and creating ...

This March, the board of directors of the Berkeley Student Cooperative, or BSC, passed a proposal for a one-year pilot retheme of the African American Theme House, otherwise known as Afro House.