Winston-Salem native documents African American 'firsts' in the area
After more than a decade of research and writing, a Winston-Salem native has published a history of African American "firsts” in the area dating back to 1763.
Black History Month
1 side owned slaves. The other side started Black History Month. How a family heals
In the U.S., what does it mean when a white family and a Black family share a last name — and one of their ancestors is a pioneer of Black history? How Black and white Woodsons became one family.
Winston-Salem African American Archive programs will explore local Black history
The first African American Resilience history program will be hosted at the Central branch of the Forsyth County Public Library next week.
A Black History Month-themed police car in Miami draws criticism
Some community members describe the cruiser as tone deaf and ill-timed, given tensions with police around the country. Miami police said they stand by the decision to unveil the special design.
Guilford County students honor legacy of the A&T Four civil rights activists
On February 1, 1960, four Black students at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University took a stand against segregation.
It's Black History Month. Here are 3 things to know about the annual celebration
The annual celebration started out in 1926 as Negro History Week and expanded to Black History Month in the 1970s. This year's theme is "Black Resistance."
Critics say Florida aims to rewrite history by rejecting African American studies
"One Governor should not have the power to dictate the facts of U.S. history," Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said of GOP Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' move to ban the Advanced Placement course.
Why does Black History Month matter?
There is an ongoing debate as to whether U.S. history segregates Black history in February or whether Black History Month brings forward necessary untold stories.
The Historic Magnolia House returns to its roots as a bed and breakfast
During the Jim Crow era, the Historic Magnolia House was a Green Book site and hosted Black writers, athletes, and musicians, from James Brown and Tina Turner to Jackie Robinson and James Baldwin.
From 'Milkshake' to veggies, Kelis and Ron Finley share their farm journeys
Grammy-nominated recording artist and chef Kelis talks to urban gardener Ron Finley about growing your own food, the relationship between Black people and the land, and how to handle a mean rooster.