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After the Civil War, Congress initiated Reconstruction (1865-1877), a period marked by Black Americans striving for full citizenship, including the right to vote. Over 1,500 Black men held public office during this time. However, the 15th Amendment did not grant voting rights to women, though Black women played vital roles in advocating for suffrage and equality. As Black political participation grew, so did violent backlash from white supremacists, leading to Jim Crow laws that severely restricted voting rights, ultimately fueling the Civil Rights movement.
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The upcoming film features John Boyega as Otis Redding, the talented singer-songwriter who tragically died young, leaving a family behind.
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Digitized archives and DNA testing prove what these Latinos suspected: Spanish ancestry can include African roots and the legacy of slavery.
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“Trailblazing” actress Cleo Sylvestre who starred in films, soap operas and stage plays has died aged 79, her agent has said.
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The recent Howard Initiative Poll shows that Harris leads among Black voters in swing states–with a few key differences.
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A journalist who covered the recent school shooting in Georgia explains how racism tragically impacted victims afterward.
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An unsubstantiated claim, vice president hopeful, social media, and racism have combined in an attack on Haitian refugees.
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Known for his charisma and smooth voice, Frankie Beverly started making music in Philadelphia before moving to California.
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An advocate for children in north Minneapolis, Bernadette Anderson, will have the street she lived on dedicated to her.
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Driver education will be more accessible to low income teens around the state thanks to new funding to promote safe driving.
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