Frederick Douglass, who was born into slavery and became an influential orator, writer and intellectual, was the most photographed person in America in the 19th century.

A novice banjoist embarks on a journey to uncover the instrument’s overlooked Black origins. Through lessons, history, and community, she confronts the banjo’s complex legacy, culminating in a celebratory jam session that reconnects past and present.

Discover how tap dancer Arthur Duncan got his big break from Betty White during the Jim Crow era and helped break racial barriers on television.

Discover how Betty White stood by tap dancer Arthur Duncan during her 1954 TV show despite racist backlash from Southern stations.

From Betty White to Johnny Cash, these celebrities supported Black Americans and minorities when doing so could damage careers and spark backlash.

A federal holiday since 1971, the roots of Memorial Day go back over a century prior, to the end of the Civil War.

By the late 1930s nearly 100,000 former slaves were still alive.

Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this residential neighborhood known as Greenwood provided an opportunity for Blacks to accumulate wealth and make advancements during a time of racial terror.

June 19, 1865 was a date that means so much to Texas. On that day in Galveston, Texas, slaves learned they were free. But actually realizing that freedom? It didn’t come easy.

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.

A deep dive into the origins of the Brer Rabbit story and Disney's ban of Song of the South and closing Splash Mountain. Why was Brer Rabbit not in Once Upon A Studio? How is Brer Rabbit part of Pop Culture.

Each episode centers around little known events or persons from Black history. Selected for their effect on African Americans and American Culture.

“The illusion is that most of my work is simply about past events, a point in history and nothing else,” says Kara Walker about her subversive use of the traditional silhouette technique.

'Designing Women' was so ahead of its time! The show took on massive issues such as the HIV crisis in the 80s, women's rights, and gun laws. To celebrate 'Designing Women's anniversary, watch some of the show's most woke moments.

How did the Tuskegee Veterans Hospital spark the fury of the KKK? Tuskegee was established as the first and only Veterans Hospital to provide equitable healthcare to Black Veterans returning from WWI.