Aunt Sally Smith, also known as Redoshi, was kidnapped as a child from her hometown of Benin, Africa.

This historical journey explores 25 survival foods of enslaved people on American plantations. These African American foodways were more than meals — they were acts of resistance, community, and survival.

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.

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.

They said Santa cannot be Black. History proved them wrong. This is the story of Black Christmas and Black Santa. It is about joy, struggle, and who gets seen in December.

“WE WANT THE FUNK!,” a syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, spans from gospel, soul, highlife, and early jazz roots, to its rise and impact on new wave and hip-hop, as funk music has been transcendent for creators and listeners alike.

Explore the overlooked legacy of Black artists in country music—from the banjo’s African roots to Beyoncé, Lil Nas X, and Shaboozey.

Discover how DeFord Bailey became country music’s first African-American star, breaking barriers at the Grand Ole Opry with his harmonica mastery.

How the Harlem Hellfighters turned WWI trenches into stages, spreading jazz across France and reshaping global culture through music and courage.

Discover the story of the Harlem Hellfighters, the legendary all-Black 369th Infantry Regiment who fought bravely in World War I and made history.

Celebrating Washington, D.C.'s homegrown go-go music, long known as the city's soundtrack.

Explore the history and cultural impact of the Studio Museum in Harlem and its role in elevating Black artists and shaping contemporary art.

Discover Karyn White’s top 6 hits, from “Superwoman” to “Romantic,” plus her Babyface collaborations that defined late ’80s R&B.

The Marching Cobras showcase a NYC non-profit that teaches musicianship to inner-city youth. The program offers after-school practice and weekend performances, fostering leadership and confidence. A generous donation helps ensure the group's continued suc...

How many Black inventors can you name? If you said one or two, you're not alone, and that's the problem.