Approximately 7 million African Americans experience mental illness in a given year, according to Mental Health America, but only a small fraction get adequate treatment. Psychiatry.org notes just one ...

The Ella L. Jordan African American History Museum will host its second annual Emancipation Day observance from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. May 18 Florida's Emancipation Day preceded the June 19, 1865 ...

It was clearly another attempt to intimidate and censor educators who are committed to teaching the full and honest history of America—especially African American history. In New Jersey, where I teach ...

The model, Morton says, symbolizes what he believes is missing in fine art: the fair representation of black people. Artists say African Americans are absent from historical art collections in ...

Largest Directory of Financial Assistance Programs for African Americans Enhances Reach and Support Tools Many individuals and families across the United States face financial hardship ...

The Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. affirmed, “On behalf of the Black Press of America as the authentic voice of 50 million African Americans and millions more throughout the African diaspora ...

NEW YORK, May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Liver Foundation (ALF) is excited to announce today the 2025 winners of their Liver Health Poster Competition. This competition showcases posters and ...

Dr. Carla D. Hayden was the first African American and the first woman to serve as the head of the Library of Congress. Her firing drew a furious response from Democrats. By Tim Balk The Trump ...

Two years ago Stewart brought that knowledge from Fresno to Bakersfield’s Adventist Health Hospital, becoming the first, and certainly the most accomplished African American cardiothoracic surgeon in ...

A 12-foot-tall sculpture of a lady, perceived to be an African American woman has been erected at the center of Times Square. The sculpture titled Grounded in the Stars, was recently sighted by ...

Following the Trump administration’s push back on African American history and institutions, the “#HandsOffOurHistory” demonstration scoured the three blocks from the John A. Wilson building to the ...

ANNISTON, Ala. (WBMA) — Anniston marked a historic moment as Ciara Smith was sworn in as the city's youngest and first African American mayor. Smith, who previously served as vice mayor ...