The Southern states include both sprawling farmlands and bustling cities. Often called "the South," this area played a pivotal role in shaping the identity of the United States.

A guide to meaningful travel experiences that connect visitors with African American history, art, and traditions across the nation.

Many Black Americans were frustrated by the Trump administration’s targeting of D.E.I. programs. But others embraced the speed at which he moved.

Mary Jamila Dozier-Jones was only 8 years old when she started the Montgomery Gospel Trio with Minnie Hendricks-McKents and Gladys Burnett-Carter. They used their gift for song to encourage civil ...

King led several nonviolent campaigns in Birmingham, known at the time as "the most segregated city in America." ...

Unlike most cities, especially in the south, Atlanta has consistently been run by Black politicians since 1974, and there’s a ...

On February 7, 4th and 5th grade students from Hutto Elementary School (HES) embarked on a memorable Footsteps of Freedom ...

Tampa's 48th mayor, Julian B. Lane, played a role in the Civil Rights Movement as one of the first southern mayors to support ...

Andrew Young is a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement, a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and a two-term mayor of Atlanta. The nation last saw him as he delivered a heartfelt ...

Black History Month is the perfect time to get acquainted with some of the many African American historical sites that dot the South. There is plenty of Black history and culture worth exploring in ...

For nearly a century, civil rights activist Xernona Clayton has dedicated her life to serving her community. Clayton, 95, ...

Civil Rights Leader and Georgia lawmaker Julian Bond SNL—along with Atlanta-based band Brick as the musical guest.