The press gallery overlooking the U.S. House chamber has been renamed after the abolitionist, writer and presidential adviser Frederick Douglass in a bipartisan move brokered by Black ...

If you have never heard of Syracuse abolitionist Samuel Ringgold Ward, you should. The great Frederick Douglass was in awe of ...

Despite rising from slavery to become a famed abolitionist, Douglass would have hoped to get a better understanding of his ...

Kevin Douglass Green, the great, great grandson of Frederick Douglass, is spending the week visiting Black-owned businesses to promote literacy and legacy.

A truck became stuck on 490 West near the Frederick Douglass Susan B. Anthony Bridge in Rochester on Thursday night. The ...

The Blue Devils led early, but trailed late before forcing overtime against No. 15 Bryan Station in a huge game for 42nd District seeding.

An unsung hero, Ruggles helped shape the abolition movement, aided hundreds of enslaved people seeking freedom, and opened ...

Here are seven notable historical events that happened on Valentine’s Day.

LEADER OF THE ORGANIZATION THAT FOUNDED BLACK HISTORY MONTH. THIS IS ONE OF THE SIGNS FROM THE COLORED WAITING ROOM. MY ...

This Black Month History, the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area is full of events for the entire family. Take a look at this month’s community calendar to get an idea of happenings in your area.

Given all of this, it is not entirely surprising that sexual assault of enslaved Black men has failed to garner sustained ...

Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day combine for a weekend full of parades, parties, concerts and family activities.