ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — William Nesbit, an African American man who moved to Blair County in the mid-1800s was instrumental in ...

Before 1800, free African American men had nominal rights of citizenship. In some places they could vote, serve on juries, and work in skilled trades. But as the need to justify slavery grew ...

Andrew Henry Samuels also became a pastor and a strong proponent of education in Shreveport’s African American community. Here is a part of his story. Andrew Henry Samuels, the son of Cato ...

Local history enthusiasts in Winona took a step back in time Thursday at the Winona County History Center, where a ...