

52 Best Books by Black Authors You’ll Want to Know About
On the hunt for recent reads by authors of color? These engaging and powerful books by Black authors will stay with you long after you've finished them.


10 Black History Month Movies Worth Watching Year-Round
There are plenty of documentaries and films based on real-life heroes to stream if you want to give yourself a...

Why Black History Month Is More Important Than Ever
While it's important to celebrate Black culture and contributions, it's equally important to acknowledge how society still oppresses and discriminates...


16 Black History Month Activities to Do Year-Round
Here are just some of the things to do, read and see to immerse yourself in the rich history of...

11 “Facts” About the Civil Rights Movement That Aren’t True
Separating fact from fiction isn’t just important from a historical perspective—it’s also essential in winning today’s fight against racial injustice.

25 Facts You May Not Know About Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, here are some facts about Black history in America that even history buffs may...

15 Martin Luther King Jr. Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
Think you know everything there is to know about the late, great civil rights leader? These Martin Luther King Jr....

23 Pictures of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Life and Legacy
Wherever Martin Luther King Jr. went, the cameras were sure to follow. Watch history unfold with these 20 pictures of...

I Think Black History Month Should Last All Year
We know about Harriet Tubman and Martin Luther King Jr., of course. But our American history lessons skip over so...

20 Maya Angelou Quotes to Uplift and Inspire You
Let these words from the beloved poet and civil rights activist embolden you.

The Nicest Place in California: Rio Vista
When a Black man shares that he’s afraid to walk the streets lest he be racially profiled, his neighbors come...

I’m a Black Woman Partnered with a White Man—And Here’s How We Talk About Race
Tips for turning an uncomfortable conversation about race into an opportunity for growth.

35 Black History Figures You Likely Didn’t Learn About in Class
It's about time these incredible Americans get the acknowledgment they deserve

Why Desegregation Didn’t Put an End to Racism in America
On the Civil Rights Trail: “What we needed was equality, but what we got was integration.”


85 Powerful Black History Month Quotes That Will Inspire and Move You
Learning about Black History Month can be inspirational, and the quotes below are sure to move and motivate you