As a child and godchild of historians, I have always believed it is important to know your history. It not only fortifies your self-este...

"Today it is unbelievable that there are Republican officials still trying to stop some people from voting," he said. "The...

When the 'Magnificent Seven' were on their way to winning the women's team gymnastics gold medal during the 1996 Atlanta Games...

Today is the 100th birthday of civil rights warrior Bayard Rustin, who was born on this date in West Chester PA in 1912.  Rustin was an...

As the story of 116th District Judge Tonya Parker's refusal to perform marriages for straight couples until she and other rainbow commun...

I got so much positive feedback after doing last year's inaugural Black Trans History Quiz I decided to make this an annual blog featu...

One of the things that pisses me off at times is when I hear the southern history revisionists try to pimp their 'happy darkie' li...

February not only ushers in Valentine's Day on the 14th but is also the start of Black History Month.   We get an extra day to celebra...