Today’s news
Metropolitan AME pastor pens book exploring ancestors' role in civic engagement
William Lamar IV's new book "Ancestors: Those Who Bless Us, Curse Us, and Hold Us" examines how honoring forebears can guide modern political action.

African American Museum Expansion Nears Completion in Wilson
New $800,000 addition to Oliver Nestus Freeman Round House and African American Museum will add exhibit space, parking, and performance shelter.
US Fabric Shop Expands Heritage Collection with Black History Quilting Fabrics
New panels, antique-style prints, and premium solids added to online catalog for meaningful quilting projects.
Recent news
Mar. 9, 2026
Author Felicia L. Kenny Releases Children's Book on Biracial Identity
Two Worlds. One Family: A Child's Perspective on Being Biracial explores diversity through the eyes of an 8-year-old girl.
Mar. 8, 2026
Savannah Honors Painful Past at Weeping Time African Unity Festival
7th annual event celebrates Black culture, community, and entrepreneurship
Mar. 6, 2026
Historic Prince Hall Masonic Lodge Reopens After Renovation
The newly rehabilitated space will be incorporated into the Martin Luther King Jr. National Park.
Mar. 6, 2026
Hundreds Gather to Honor Prominent Omega Psi Phi Member
Fraternity brothers remember Rev. Jesse Jackson's legacy of service and leadership.
Mar. 6, 2026
Mentorship Program Empowers Young Black Men, Honoring Jesse Jackson's Legacy
Rise Up program at Kenwood Academy in Chicago aims to build college pathways, career readiness, and leadership for young Black men.
Mar. 5, 2026
Asheville's Urban Renewal Reckoning Revealed in Docuseries
The 'Black in Asheville' series meticulously reconstructs the once tight-knit Black neighborhoods razed by the largest urban renewal project in the Southeast.
Mar. 5, 2026
Milwaukee Man Shares Controversial Views on Race and Religion
Lecturer at House of Grace Ministries challenges traditional biblical interpretations and the concept of whiteness.
Mar. 5, 2026
Hilton Head's First Workforce Housing Project Breaks Ground
157-unit community targets households earning 60-150% of area median income
Mar. 5, 2026
Remembering Sharon Leslie Morgan, Mississippi Genealogist and Memoirist
DeeDee Baldwin reflects on her friendship with the writer who spent her final years researching her family's history in Noxubee County.
Mar. 5, 2026
Oglethorpe Professor to Discuss Black Cultural Displacement in Atlanta
Dr. Rhana Gittens Wheeler to explore gentrification's impact on historically Black neighborhoods.
Mar. 4, 2026
Artist Creates 47 Paintings Supporting Sr. Thea Bowman's Canonization
Brother Mickey McGrath's artwork aims to honor the trailblazing African American Catholic sister, educator and evangelist.
Mar. 4, 2026
Asheville Family Reopens Beloved Restaurant After Gentrification Forced Closure
Sistas on Montford honors the legacy of matriarch Margaret "Sista" Harrison after her original restaurant was shuttered due to urban renewal.
Mar. 4, 2026
New Bedford Celebrates Black History Month
Abolition Row Park hosts annual commemoration of African American history and culture.
Mar. 4, 2026
Clovis NAACP Honors 3 Local Residents
Awards recognize outstanding community service in New Mexico town
Mar. 3, 2026
PBS Documentary Spotlights HBCU Students' Journeys
Journalist Brandis Friedman explores why students choose HBCUs today and how they are evolving to serve diverse student bodies
Mar. 3, 2026
The Conversation All Families Now Need to Have
The 'Talk' Black parents have long given their children about navigating racism is now a necessity for families across America.
Mar. 3, 2026
ReignSupremeX Launches Interactive Black History Platform
New web app weaves together histories of African peoples and their descendants worldwide
Mar. 3, 2026
San Antonio's Black Museum Offers Millennial Leadership Blueprint
The San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum's funding model and community-focused approach reflect how younger workers are reshaping institutions.
Mar. 3, 2026
Black History Month Celebrates Ongoing Triumphs and Progress
From Ryan Coogler's BAFTA win to the enduring legacy of figures like Nelson Mandela, recent milestones signal exciting trends shaping the landscape of Black achievement.
Mar. 3, 2026
BAFTA Racial Slur Incident Sparks Complex Feelings for Black People with Tourette Syndrome
The shouting of a racial slur by a BAFTA nominee with Tourette syndrome has left the Black community and disability advocates grappling with the complex issues it raises.