A federal holiday since 2021, Juneteenth commemorates when Union Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, ...

Here’s the third installment in our Pride 2025 books round-up, with a fascinating collective of books on queer history and ...

As June arrives, bringing long-awaited warmer days, many people are contemplating or finalizing how they’ll spend their ...

The New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center celebrates its beginnings, at a moment when Black history is under attack.

Watch the recap of the Detroit Lions Academy Class of 2025's graduation at Ford Field on May 29, 2025.

National poetry month was started in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets, and encourages people to pay attention to and enjoy poetry. Here are some ways to celebrate around D.C.

The History of National Poetry Month. Inspired by the success of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, the Academy of American Poets reports that they originated National Poetry Month in 1996 ...

In honor of Black History Month, The Crimson’s Arts Board reflected on some of their favorite poems written by Black authors. Whether discovered as an online post or as part of a course, these ...

Black History Month 2025. An original poem by Fabu. Carter G. Woodson, Black historian. In February 1926, set aside a week. for African American historical facts. to be publicly shared and celebrated.

HEMPSTEAD, Long Island (PIX11) — The Village of Hempstead came alive with music, dance, and poetry as the community gathered for a powerful Black History Month celebration Thursday at Kennedy ...

The Village of Hempstead came alive with music, dance, and poetry as the community gathered for a powerful Black History Month celebration Thursday at Kennedy Memorial Park.