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Black History Month

Politics

The GOP's complex relationship with Black Americans, from early civil rights to recent controversies over race and identity.

News

Former inmate Kerwin Pittman buys prison, transforming it into a transitional housing and workforce development hub for the formerly incarcerated.

Opinion

From Trump's blatant racism to the erasure of a beloved Black figure skater, this Black History Month has been a doozy.

Lifestyle

Celebrating Black leaders shaping Columbus' culture, from a county commissioner to entrepreneurs and innovators making an impact.

The NAACP put its full support behind the Living Wage For All bill, which aims to raise minimum wage to at least $30 in NY and $25 federally.

Culture

“Photography and the Black Arts Movement” explores the role of visual art at a time when Black culture is increasingly under attack. 

Black History Month

Before Rosa Parks, 15-year-old Claudette Colvin refused to give up her bus seat, sparking a pivotal fight for justice.

Black History Month transformed America by restoring hidden histories, shaping education, and empowering Black communities.

Business & Economy

Black inventors shaped modern life, yet their brilliance is often overlooked. This highlights 26 groundbreaking innovations they created.

Black History Month's purpose of education and remembrance is threatened by commercialization and performative gestures, requiring commitment beyond February.

Music

Black History Month: Music Inspired By The Social Justice Movement Throughout history, Black musicians have used their platform to capture the fullness of the Black experience. From songs of overcoming, joy, to sorrow, heartbreak and pain. Many of these songs have been anthems for the Civil Rights and social justice movements. Many of these innovators […]

Black History Month marks 100 years, but the fight to protect Black history is far from over amid censorship and erasure.