Day two of the 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture served attendees with unforgettable experiences from the debut of AFROPUNK BLKTOPIA

Day three of the 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture continued to serve attendees with unforgettable experiences from the daytime ESSENCE Stage

the United States Supreme Court issued an extreme decision reversing decades of precedent on affirmative action.

Apology for sin of slavery, its aftermath set for June 19.

LANSING - The KDL Foundation, Inc. and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. – Kappa Delta Lambda Chapter - will host their annual Black &...

The ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Theta Rho Zeta Chapter, hosted the 10th Annual Oratorical Scholarship Competition

Photo Courtesy of Greater Lansing Michigan Site In Michigan, women petitioned the legislature for the ballot as early as 1855. After the...

There are billions of incredible women who have made their mark on world. Here, we spotlight 5 of whom came from Michigan.

Ida Wells was born as a slave in Mississippi on July 16, 1862. After the Civil War, her family was able to secure their freedom. She...

Sports figures such as Arthur Ashe are often regarded as role models for African-American athletes. Ashe was born in 1943 in Richmond,...

February is Black History Month in the US. It's a time to celebrate the achievements of African-Americans, as well as recognize their...

Frederick Douglass was an African-American abolitionist and writer who became known for his work in the 19th-century.

Washington was an influential figure in the development of African-American culture during the 19th and 20th centuries.

Harriet Tubman was an American abolitionist and an excellent spy for the Union Army in the Civil War.

In 1897, Jack Johnson became the first black heavyweight boxing champion. He was born in Galveston, Texas, and started his career in 1897.

African-American poet and professor Sterling Brown was born on May 1st, 1901, in Washington DC.

Lorraine was born in 1930 in Chicago, Illinois. Her mother was a teacher, while her father was a real estate broker.

A thought leader is leaving a permanent mark on the industry, in the best way.

Jacob Lawrence was an American artist who was known for his depiction of African-American history and contemporary life. He referred to...

In 1956 and 1960, African-American sprinter and Olympic champion, Rudolph, won gold and bronze medals, respectively, in the 200 and...