Mar 30, 2026 | Arts + Culture, History
A major celebration of Black art, history and culture returns to Fort Lauderdale at a pivotal moment in the national conversation about democracy, public memory and education. This year’s Africana Arts and Humanities Festival, taking place this weekend, will...
Feb 23, 2026 | History, Leadership
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Feb. 17 at 84, was a tireless activist, dynamic orator, skilled diplomat and influential politician whose two campaigns for the White House transformed politics and diversified the Democratic Party. Renowned for his ability to weave...
Feb 16, 2026 | Detroit, Education, History
From Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream Speech” to Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show performance in 2025, one Detroiter is connecting readers with Black history, one line at a time. CBS News Detroit spoke with author Javonne Barrett...
Feb 16, 2026 | Entrepreneurs, Food & Beverage, History
A long-broken post-Civil War pledge is finding new meaning on Chicago’s West Side. During Black History Month, entrepreneur Liz Abunaw is reframing the historic promise of “forty acres and a mule” through the launch of her grocery store, Forty Acres Fresh Market, in...
Feb 16, 2026 | History, Leadership
February 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, a celebration of the outstanding contributions Black people have made to our culture. To honor that legacy, we’re reflecting in this on going series what a century of Black excellence has taught us...
