African proverb of the day highlights the message that when an elder dies, knowledge disappears forever. The proverb explains ...

Former South African minister Malusi Gigaba has launched the Dr Malusi Gigaba Digital Home, an online intellectual platform ...

Knox County Schools' ban of Alex Haley's "Roots" under Tennessee law has sparked concerns from historians and educators.

The African American Research Library and Cultural Center will present a free exhibition honoring late Congressman Alcee ...

A sculpture of Haley stands in Morningside Park. He donated his personal papers, including drafts of "Roots," to the ...

The landmark 1976 novel joins dozens of books by Black authors facing increased scrutiny and removal in schools nationwide. A ...

Throughout history, most of the world's genomic research has relied on DNA data from people of European ancestry.

Articulation Africa Book and Art Fair celebrates local creatives, storytelling, and cultural expression at the Clermont ...

Stunning college campuses outside the U.S. College campuses are designed to inspire learning and discovery — studying surrounded by nature and historic buildings is a bonus. From spectacular views ...

Knox County Schools recently took Alex Haley's influential novel, "Roots," off library shelves under the Age-Appropriate Materials Act.

Why was Arturo “Arthur” Schomburg have such a passion for collecting books about Black people? Born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, Schomburg famously spent 20 years traveling the world to track down ...

Free family celebration of Juneteenth featuring history, music, dance, food, children’s activities, vendors, and ...