Black History Month

Usher Raymond IV, also known as Usher, the man who can make us dance, swoon, and question our own dance moves, was born on October 14, 1978, in Dallas, Texas, proving that even the Lone Star State couldn't resist producing a global music sensation.

The book, written by hip-hop documentarian & author Ace Clark, was created to uplift and inspire Black youth.

For $5, moviegoers can see a select set of films starring or created by Black filmmakers and actors. Here's the list.

“In a world where representation matters more than ever, we share ‘My Story,’” FOX Entertainment said.

This year’s theme highlights the influence Black artists have had on visual and performing arts, as well as literature, fashion, music, film, and much more.

A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.

The “Shadow of a Face” monument replaced a statue of Christopher Columbus which was removed in June 2020.

Through the years, postal stamps have commemorated the achievements of African Americans and landmark moments that were pivotal to race relations in America.

Michelle Obama’s recent celebrity-filled book tour is becoming a podcast.

Megan Piphus Peace never dreamed she'd be working on the same set she watched as a child — and inspiring young Black girls to pursue their passions.

Obama administration Treasury Secretary Jack Lew had selected Tubman to replace Andrew Jackson, the nation’s seventh president, on the $20 bill. But that was years ago.

Many say key institutions would need to be rebuilt, and that voting is one of the most effective ways to bring about change.

Just because your city didn’t make the list doesn’t mean there isn’t something going on for Black History Month, so be sure to check social media and search Google for local events.

Every year, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) chooses the theme for Black History Month.