The number of Black people living in the United States reached a new high of 48.3 million in 2023. That’s up a third (33%) since 2000, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of government data. This group is diverse, with an increasing number who say they are of two or more races.
TruckInfo.net analyzed data from the Census Bureau to better understand the positive impact and presence of Black entrepreneurs.
Robert Santos, who emphasized inclusivity and outreach to overlooked communities, has resigned as director of the U.S. Census Bureau, midway through his five-year term and in the midst of planning for the 2030 census, which will determine political power and federal funding nationwide for another decade to come.
This weekend, a month-long celebration returns to San Antonio honoring the rich contributions of African Americans to the city and nation.
Black History Month was officially recognized almost 50 years ago. Here's what to know about the month-long celebration of Black culture.
Enslaved Africans seeking to reconnect with their lost cultural traditions brought African concepts to instruments in the American musical mainstream, creating popular new American music genres
Ten years after his death, the U.S. Postal Service is putting a well-deserved focus on New Orleans music legend Allen Toussaint by honoring him with a postage stamp in its 2025 Black Heritage
State parks across Long Island will celebrate Black History Month through a series of educational displays and programs that highlight historical and popular figures as well as unsung contributors to the sciences.
Give Trump some credit. He has no interest in faking empathy, as Biden did so ineptly. In Trump’s playbook, empathy is a weakness, even amid tragedy. Instead, each disaster is an opportunity to go on the attack,
Over time, Negro History Week evolved into Black History Month, thanks in large part to the civil rights movement.
To celebrate Black History Month and the 50th anniversary of “Cooley High,” visit Independent Picture House for a special screening of the film. Tickets are $9.25. Come prepared to share your ideas and learn ways to begin or continue caring for yourself in a supportive setting with other Black men. Registration is free.
After the Pentagon declared a national pause to cultural celebrations, Idaho’s Black Community Alliance is continuing to honor Black History Month.