2026 has dawned as a momentous red-letter year for American history. As most know by now, the United States already has launched America250, its supersized patriotic bash to commemorate its 250th anniversary as a proud independent nation. What far fewer of us recognize, however, is that ...

Each February, the United States commemorates the impressive contributions of black individuals. Black History Month traces its origins to 1915, 50 years after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. In that same year, the Association for the Study of Negro Life and ...

Various locations across the country have born witness to the notable achievements of black Americans throughout history. These are the places where musicians penned hits or where Civil Rights leaders crafted speeches or everyday individuals stood together in solidarity. Such sites merit ...

TNotable firsts for black Americanshe United States is shaped by the diverse population that calls the nation home. Black individuals are among the extraordinary contributors to the national fabric, and many have blazed trails, benefitting countless others as a result. Future generations may ...

Black History Month is celebrated each February in the United States and Canada. Each nation’s history is filled with notable contributions from black individuals, many of whom overcame incredible odds to make their countries better places for themselves and their peers to call home. As ...

Each February, individuals across Canada and the United States celebrate Black History Month. Both nations have much to celebrate, and these are just a few of the individuals who have done much to advance the causes of Black people in the United States and Canada. • Fannie Lou Hamer: The ...