Mikal Elamin was sworn in as police chief and Derek Bryant as fire chief in Matteson, the first African Americans in those ...

Black Americans in Illinois can submit a DNA sample to a university-based project trying to find their ancestral homes, ...

Plans to build a $50 million museum in Huntington focusing on the African American community and their contributions to the ...

A new survey found less than half of U.S. adults believe Black and Hispanic people face significant discrimination, while ...

A Trump-appointed federal judge has blocked a key rule that would have removed medical debt from the credit reports of roughly 15 million Americans, dealing a harsh blow to struggling ...

The Martha’ African American Film Festival (MVAAFF) kicked off its 23rd season this weekend, celebrating Black excellence in ...

King Charles' Royal Residence Announces Closure with Warning: 'Stay Safe Everyone' US scrambles fighter jets after ...

Kenneth Harris spent most of his days in Atlanta yearning for a life in a place where his dark skin color is not a source of ...

The Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival is back for its 23rd year, celebrating Black filmmakers, actors and ...

Despite working for decades, many Black Americans reach retirement with significantly less savings than their White counterparts. A 2024 study finds that unequal access to employer-sponsored plans, ...

Milwaukee's Bronzeville Week features the annual arts and cultural festival, showcasing African American heritage through ...

The National African American Child and Family Research Center (NAACFRC) is dedicated to conducting community-engaged research to better serve African American children and families, and to change the ...