When we think about the transformative power of education, Dr. Carter G. Woodson’s name and impact stand out. Known as the “Father of Black History,” Woodson’s remarkable contributions to Black ...

For four decades, the USA has officially celebrated Black History Month, but efforts to honor African American history in ...

PONTIAC — Within its first decade of operation, the Underground Railroad was estimated to have helped about 100,000 enslaved ...

The Hernando Sun is a locally owned weekly newspaper. The founders of the newspaper are Rocco and Julie Maglio. They saw the need for a newspaper when the Hernando Today newspaper closed their doors ...

Black History Month began in 1926 as ‘Negro History Week’, founded by historian Carter G. Woodson to highlight the overlooked contributions of Black Americans. The second week of February was chosen ...

Oumar Ballo was demonstrably upset with Myles Rice, which Woodson reacted to. Oumar Ballo was demonstrably upset with Myles Rice, which Woodson reacted to. Woodson was more frustrated with his ...

Celebrate Black History Month, get an early start on Valentine’s Day and make plans for the big game — a.k.a. Puppy Bowl.

Some facts about Black History Month have been well-established: Carter G. Woodson was a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity.

In any other circumstance, pairing them with a fringed miniskirt might veer too far into costume territory. But at the Cowboy Carter tour? Leaning into the aesthetic is the whole point.

Black History Month wasn't always a monthlong celebration. In February 1926, historian and author Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week. It was a weeklong celebration that was an effort to ...