African American History

From enslavement to legacy: Murfreesboro event honors the life and impact of David Maney

From Enslavement to Legacy: Murfreesboro honors David Maney, an enslaved blacksmith at Oaklands Mansion, with a free April 18 event led by his descendant Elma

National Urban League’s Urban Civil Rights Museum In Harlem Defies Trump’s Crusade To Rewrite American History

The Urban Civil Rights Museum in Harlem will spotlight Northern Black activism, resisting efforts to erase U.S. racial history. Despite political backlash, it aims to

In disruption, go back to our roots

In times of political disruption, it’s essential to return to our roots, empowering Black communities, protesting injustice, and strategically fighting back to safeguard progress and

Remembering Rev. Dr. Charles Edward Kimbrough

Rev. Dr. Charles E. Kimbrough, a dedicated civil rights advocate, led the NAACP Nashville Branch, championed voter registration, and fought systemic injustices, leaving a lasting

TSU hosts inaugural Black History Month tour across Nashville

Tennessee State University launched its first Black History Month tour to honor African American history, visiting landmarks like Fisk University Galleries and the National Museum

Carter G. Woodson—early years, 1875–1903

Carter G. Woodson, a key figure in African American history, faced early skepticism but went on to establish the Association for the Study of Negro