Culture
Jennifer Hudson sings 'A Change Is Gonna Come' at Rev. Jesse Jackson funeral in Chicago
Jennifer Hudson delivers a powerful rendition of “A Change Is Gonna Come” at Rev. Jesse Jackson’s funeral in Chicago, honoring the civil rights icon’s enduring legacy.
Cherokee National History Museum: Preserving the Story of the Cherokee Nation
Discover the Cherokee National History Museum in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, where immersive exhibits share the history, resilience, and culture of the Cherokee Nation.
EJAE Electrifies on The Jennifer Hudson Show
EJAE brought powerhouse vocals and radiant joy to The Jennifer Hudson Show, thrilling fans and showcasing undeniable star power.
The Tuckers: Descendants of America’s First African Family
Meet the Tucker family, descendants of the first documented African family in English North America, and explore their powerful American legacy.
Ten Million Names Project Honors Enslaved Ancestors
Discover how the Ten Million Names project is working to recover and preserve the identities of enslaved African Americans through research and genealogy.
19th-Century “Information Wanted” Ads by Freed Slaves Reveal Lost Families
Discover how 19th-century newspaper ads placed by newly freed slaves are uncovering powerful stories of families torn apart by slavery and the lasting quest for reunion.
America's First Museum Dedicated to Telling the Story of Slavery
The Whitney Plantation is the first museum dedicated to telling the story of slavery in America and memorialized all who have worked and lived on it's grounds.
Ralph Bunche: First Black Nobel Peace Prize Winner
Discover how Ralph Bunche became the first Black Nobel Peace Prize winner in 1950 and shaped modern diplomacy through the United Nations.
The Wilfandel Club: Historic Black Women’s Legacy in LA
Discover the Wilfandel Club, a historic Los Angeles women’s organization founded in 1945 to uplift the Black community through service and culture.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' Speech
Here is a transcript of his celebrated "I Have a Dream" speech, delivered on Aug. 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
This Woman is Believed to be America's Last Slave
Aunt Sally Smith, also known as Redoshi, was kidnapped as a child from her hometown of Benin, Africa.
A 1931 Interview with a Formerly Enslaved Man
Dive into a riveting 1931 interview with George Johnson, a man who had the unbelievable experience of being owned by Confederate President Jefferson Davis.
Interviews with the FIRST freed slaves
By the late 1930s nearly 100,000 former slaves were still alive.
History Detectives: Slave Songbook
This small, cloth-bound book, titled Slave Songs of the United States, has a publication date of 1867 and contains a collection of 136 plantation songs.
Rare Audio of Enslaved People Connects History to the Present
ABC News’ Alex Presha examines rare audio of formerly enslaved people to preserve their stories, and interviews one of their descendants, in partnership with the 10 Million Names project.
The Untold History of Black Country Music
Explore the overlooked legacy of Black artists in country music—from the banjo’s African roots to Beyoncé, Lil Nas X, and Shaboozey.
