From the first Black president to the first African American woman ever elected to the United States Congress, Black people ...

There are many influential African Americans in US History. Many have stood up against slavery, segregation and racial legacy. Understanding their stories and influence helps us to understand the ...

Earlier this month, The Root.com, published its annual list of the 100 Most Influential African-Americans in the United States. Now in its third year, the editorial staff of the The Root - a daily ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump kicked off Black History Month on Wednesday by gathering some of his black aides and supporters at the White House for a “listening” session in which he ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo: Getty Images) From the first Black president to the first African-American woman ever elected to the United States ...

It’s becoming such a prestigious and exciting honor to hear that one’s name is on The Root 100 list. Suggested Reading Coachella Not Your Thing? Check Out These Black Music Festivals Instead Professor ...

Black history is a major part of American history; however, some of the most influential people can go unrecognized. Brandi Adams, an assistant professor in the Department of English, said it is ...

For Black History Month, explore the contributions of prominent individuals beginning with this resource list highlighting influential black leaders of the past and present. These public media videos, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Binghamton University Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion have a banner hanging across the campus entrance in honor of ...

Historically, Black political power has not come easily in the United States. The institution of slavery and systems of racial inequality – from Black Codes to Jim Crow – restricted the civil and ...