Columbus sent Smyre to the Capitol back in 1974 where he quickly caught the eye of longtime House Speaker Tom Murphy, who took him under his wing. His portrait now hangs near Murphy’s. Smyre became ...

Read full article: Black History Month: Legacy of Johnson Family YMCA continues to impact Jacksonville’s Northside To further celebrate Black History Month, we’re highlighting a place that’s ...

I am Dr. Jamal Toure of Geechee Kunda and Day Clean Journeys with today’s Black History Moment. For Gullah Geechees from ...

the Georgia Viaduct Mural, and the Fountain Chapel, while sharing stories of Black pioneers like Mifflin Gibbs, Seraphim “Joe” Fortes, and Jimi Hendrix. In honour of Black History Month, C.R ...

While there is an effort to focus more on Black history and culture year-round, Black History Month still offers a ... Williams was a GEAR UP Georgia program coordinator at Columbus State University.

Shirley Franklin is a tough critic. Especially of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. That is why I approached her with caution last week after a lecture and book signing by the esteemed scholar David ...

Works from an environmental activist, a legal scholar, a renowned historian, and a debut novelist provide a range of paths to learning about Black History Black History Month is more important ...

February is Black History Month, and to honor the occasion ... in the South exceed national averages. For example, Hinesville, Georgia, has five times as many Black-owned businesses as would ...

The Durham County Public Library's North Carolina Collection is hosting a special screening of the historic film "Negro Durham Marches On" in honor of Black History Month. For newer generations ...

Stacker used Census data and other sources to explore the untold history of lesser ... data suggests that Black-owned businesses thrive in Southern states. Hinesville, Georgia, leads with 18.2 ...