History
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Where Are The Children Of Black Civil Rights Leaders Now?
To celebrate Martin Luther King day, we are looking at what the children of our vital civil rights leaders are doing today.
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13 Inventions We Would Not Have Without Pioneering Black Women
As we continue our celebration of Women’s History Month, here are some life-changing inventions brought to us by Black women.
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Everything You Were Never Told About the Enslaved Woman Who Actually Sparked the Salem Witch Trials
The Salem Witch Trials began in March 1692 with a coerced confession— but the true story of the enslaved woman at the heart of it all is far more complex.
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The Real Story Behind the Young Life and Tragic Death of Emmett Till
14-year-old Emmett Till was killed after being falsely accused of flirting with a white woman in Mississippi. 70 years after his death, we’re looking at the story surrounding the tragic event.
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All You Need To Know About Winnie Mandela’s Extraordinary and Turbulent Life
In honor of women’s history month, we’re telling you all about the life of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the Mother of South Africa’s Nation.
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Genealogist Helps Activist Angela Davis Discover Her Family’s Shocking Origins in the U.S.
EXCLUSIVE: Activist Angela Davis got a huge surprise about her family tree during an episode of “Finding Your Roots.” We talked to the genealogist behind the shocking revelation.
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Take a Peek Inside America’s Most Notorious Southern Plantation Mansions
The Nottoway plantation home was only one of many beautiful southern mansions with grisly backstories.
