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Early Thursday morning, a crowd gathered to pay tribute to figures of Nashville history and also a figure of US history.

Growing up in the civil rights era, Joyce Elliott learned to value collaboration and strive for fairness as a teacher and lawmaker.

Growing up in the civil rights era, Joyce Elliott learned to value collaboration and strive for fairness as a teacher and lawmaker.

Jump at the sun

Through artwork, dance, readings and performances, students at Willa Cather Elementary in East Garfield Park share what they've learned this Black History Month.

Guided by the Ancestors, African Warrior Queens, a woman named Sister struggles to find a place of self-reconciliation and acceptance in the world as she is given a glimpse into the lives and legacy of Black women—past and present, young and old. This is the story behind "Black Girl Magic," a powerful show coming to West Windsor Township, NJ, hailing from the Underground Performing Arts Collective in Suffolk, Virginia. "Black Girl Magic" premieres at the Kelsey Theatre at Merce...

Oprah Winfrey Network to broadcast National Women's Hall of Fame induction Seneca Falls

SENECA FALLS — The National Women’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony has picked up a big-time partner — none other than Hall of Famer Oprah Winfrey.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. —Gun violence continues to impact people of all ages across the Memphis area, and a local fifth grader is hoping to be a voice for change. Ben Williams, an 11-year-old who attends Grahamwood Elementary School, believes every child deserves to feel safe. Williams wants to make the world a better place, a place […]

The production stars children from the Gloversville Enlarged School District as notable African-American figures in honor of Black History Month.