This year marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, first proposed as a weeklong celebration by African American ...

On Friday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger issued a proclamation that recognized Feb. 2026 as the 100th anniversary of Black History ...

RICHMOND, Va (WVVA) - Governor Abigail Spanberger issued a proclamation today, recognizing February 2026 as the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, honoring the heritage, contributions and ...

Governor Abigail Spanberger issued a proclamation on Friday to recognize February 2026 as the 100th anniversary of Black ...

Allyson Friedman, who worked as an associate professor at Hunter College in the state, was placed on leave amid an ongoing investigation into comments made during a recent Zoom meeting. She was one of ...

The first Black Women’s Rights Convention is held in Akron, Ohio. The keynote speaker was anti-slavery activist Sojourner Truth. 1966—Constance Baker Motley be­comes the first African American woman ...

Every February, the United States observes Black History Month, a commemoration dedicated to remembering the struggles, ...

A first-of-its-kind report was released this week by the state commission formed to research Illinois’ role in past racial injustice. The Illinois African Descent-Citizens ...

One hundred years ago, Black History Month began as an act of correction. Historian Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week to preserve Black contributions from being erased from American ...

This February has been the 100th anniversary of acknowledging U.S. Black American history and the 50th anniversary of the official recognition of Black History Month. What explains why so many people ...

Governor Abigail Spanberger today issued a proclamation recognizing February 2026 as the 100th anniversary of Black History Month to honor and celebrate the ...

The women’s basketball team completed a three-game season sweep of the Utah Tech University Trailblazers Thursday night with ...