This year marks the 51st anniversary of Kwanzaa, a cultural holiday created by Dr. Maulana Karenga. Although observance of the holiday is increasing globally, many still […]

On June 19, 1865, the slaves in Galveston, Texas received news from the Union Army: the Civil War was over, and, most importantly, they were free. […]

An article on Unsung Sheroes, posted last year during Black History Month, mentioned the announcement of the “Hidden Figures” movie based on Margot Lee Shetterley’s book […]

The importance of remembering one’s history can never be overstated. Choreographer and director Debbie Allen—who is also a children’s author—said, “When a child opens a book […]