Culture
Visiting stops on the Underground Railroad in Pa.
A home near Carlisle, Cumberland County has seen history unfold outside and inside its brick walls. Now home to Pheasant Field Bed and Breakfast, the property dates back to the 1750s, before our nation's founding.
Iconic Painting Currently on Display at the Mint Museum
The spark of interest in the Sugar Shack painting may seem new but it dates back decades.
There Was Always Sun Shining Someplace (1981 Negro Leagues Baseball Documentary)
Narrated by James Earl Jones and winner of national and international awards, this documentary features interviews with baseball Hall of Famers Satchel Paige, James ‘Cool Papa’ Bell, Buck Leonard, Judy Johnson, Monte Irvin and Ray Dandridge.
Pride And Perseverance: The Story Of The Negro Leagues
The history of Black baseball in the United States is a powerful story of talent, perseverance, and the fight for equality. It spans from the 19th century through the integration of Major League Baseball (MLB) in the mid-20th century and beyond.
The Great Migration: How 6 Million African-Americans Escaped Jim Crow
The Great Migration was a massive movement of African Americans from the rural Southern United States to urban areas in the North and West between 1910 and 1970 (Some say between 1916 - 1970).
Who Were the Tuskegee Airmen?
The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American military pilots and support personnel in the U.S. Army Air Corps (the precursor to the U.S. Air Force) during World War II. They were part of an experimental program to train Black aviators at Tuskegee A...
Paradise Lost (Shell Island Beach Resort)
The Shell Island Beach Resort in North Carolina burned down in 1926 after a series of mysterious fires. The resort was the first for Black people in the United States, and was a popular destination for African Americans in the 1920s.
Faith Ringgold’s Art of Fearlessness and Joy
Ninety-year-old artist Faith Ringgold is best-known for her story quilts – a patchwork of lush, colorful and daring images with a story written right onto the fabric.
A Great Day in Harlem: The Greatest Photo in Jazz History
In 1958, rookie photographer Art Kane had an idea to take a huge group photo of as many jazz icons as possible for Esquire magazine.
A Buffet of Black Food History
"Slave food" refers to the types of food historically consumed by enslaved people, particularly in regions like the Americas and the Caribbean during the transatlantic slave trade. Enslaved people were often given the least desirable or cheapest food avai...
Black Chefs Making an Impact in the Culinary World
"CBS Mornings" highlights Black chefs gaining recognition and making an impact in the food industry.
Music industry legend Suzanne de Passe
Suzanne de Passe is a giant in the music and entertainment industry – a trailblazing record executive who helped Motown find such talent as the Jackson 5, the Commodores, and Rick James.
New Exhibition on Anne Frank’s Experiences Opened at the Center for Jewish History in New York
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, a stunning new exhibition on Anne Frank's experience and life in the secret annex opened at the Center for Jewish History in New York. Here's an inside look.
Andra Day Helps Rebuild L.A. After Wildfires and Performs ‘Rise Up’
Grammy-nominated artist Andra Day joins Jennifer Hudson to share her inspiring efforts to rebuild communities after the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
80-Year-Old Louisiana Teacher Overwhelmed by Surprise at Pep Rally: “Prayers Get Answered”
Beloved high school chemistry teacher Frances Shaw retired from Northside High School in Lafayette, Louisiana, in 2012.
2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees: Kool and The Gang
Kool and The Gang is one of the grooviest and most sampled bands of all time, with a sound that resonates across generations and has brought joy to millions of fans.