A Black man is responsible for making sure all of us can sleep safely in our homes at night. WA Martin, who patented the first door lock in 1889. His version, which was an upgrade to a Chinese ...

In 1969, Black educators and students at Kent State University proposed the month of February to be celebrated as Black ...

February marks Black History Month, a tradition that got its start in the Jim Crow era and was officially recognized in 1976 as part of the nation's bicentennial celebrations. It aims to honor the ...

The month-long commemoration created to reflect on the past, acknowledge the continued struggle for racial justice and draw inspiration from the achievements of African Americans begins on Thursday.

CHECK. TELL THEM YOU MEAN BUSINESS. EACH DAY DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH, WE ARE HIGHLIGHTING IMPORTANT PEOPLE, CONTRIBUTIONS AND MOMENTS IN BLACK HISTORY. FEBRUARY 28TH, 1932, THE DAY INVENTOR RICHARD ...

Black History Month is considered one of the nation’s oldest organized history celebrations, and has been recognized by U.S. presidents for decades through proclamations and celebrations. Here is some ...

Stay on top of what’s happening in the Bay Area with essential Bay Area news stories, sent to your inbox every weekday. The Bay Bay Area-raised host Ericka Cruz Guevarra brings you context and ...

Five years ago, I wanted to create a public space for educators to hear the voices of teachers, students, parents, and professors about how they have conceptualized and taught Black history. I also ...

The California African American Museum (CAAM) focuses on enrichment and education on the cultural heritage and history of African Americans with a focus on California and western United States.

Every February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and ...