History
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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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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.
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16 of the Most Powerful Civil Rights Activists, Ever
As part of our on-going power series, we explore the most impactful Civil Rights activists in American history, from Fannie Lou Hammer to Fred Hampton.
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Inside The Homes of Black History Legends
Madame C.J. Walker, MLK Jr. and more. Looking for historic estates to visit this summer? Why not check out how the Black legends lived?
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What?? Nearly 100 Graves of Black Slaves Discovered Near a Virginia Waterpark
The graves of over 100 enslaved people were found near a vacation destination that was once a plantation
