When Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a federal holiday in 1863, abolitionists hailed pumpkins as a symbol of virtue and the ...

With HBCUs being underrepresented in mainstream media, the Bayou Classic is playing an increasingly important role in ...

The Miss Universe first runner-up, Chidimma Adetshina, earned Nigeria's highest-ever placement. She shared her tumultuous ...

The long-standing debate between sweet potato and pumpkin pie is about as old as Thanksgiving itself. But their history is ...

As the holiday season approaches, food becomes a central theme in celebrations, especially within the African diaspora.

The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund is making significant strides in the preservation of historically Black ...

Every year, Out Magazine names its top LGBTQ+ people who are making a difference. Find out who's on the list here.

The three judges who made the decision hail from Benin, France, and Slovenia, but were elected by all 124 member states of ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump's pick for health secretary, is known for his pseudoscientific and ...

Raleigh's Pope House Museum hosts a reenactment event and Emancipation Day activities, including a trolley tour and a musical ...

The history of Black immigration is a story of endurance and transformation - each wave reinforcing the global ties of the ...

While presidents and their families come and go, the seamless functioning of the White House relies on a dedicated team of ...