African-American history

For People’s World, Black History Month is every month

February 7, 2023 By John Wojcik

With your support, we put forward the perspective that African-American history is a living, breathing thing that informs all the struggles of the people.

“Anti-woke” Gov. DeSantis defends AP African-American course ban, draws pushback across the country

January 24, 2023 By Chauncey K. Robinson

The self-proclaimed “anti-woke” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has made headlines this past week for his state’s rejection of an Advanced Placement (AP) Studies course.

Esther Jackson, 105: Life reflected the 20th century struggle for equality

August 30, 2022 By Timothy V. Johnson

Her central roles in the Southern Negro Youth Congress, the Civil Rights Congress, the Committee to Defend Negro Leadership, and Freedomways Magazine have cemented her role in history.

For African-American History Month: Three vocal CDs in review

February 14, 2022 By Eric A. Gordon

It seems like a very apt project for interfaith and interracial collaboration.

‘Summer of Soul,’ a look back at the pulsating 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival

July 23, 2021 By Anthony Mangos

Music scene of the late sixties and early seventies was a zenith for the many styles of which African were a part.