His great-grandfather, William Hobson, moved to Sarasota in 1922 to become the chief tent maker for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Hobson lived at a house at the intersection of Fruitville ...

Throughout Black History Month, the accomplishments of African Americans and individuals from the African diaspora will be ...

Alicia Graf Mack, the new artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and only the fourth permanent artistic director in the company's 67-year history, was only 17 when she joined Dance ...

His New Federal Theater in New York provided a rare stage for Black playwrights and emerging actors, among them Denzel Washington, Phylicia Rashad and Chadwick Boseman.

1908— Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity is incorporated. The Black Greek-letter organization was actually founded, however, on Dec. 4, 1906. The “brothers of the black and gold” have included as members a ...

In this episode Ray and Lunchbox breakdown the Royal Rumble and all the things that happened this weekend in the wrestling ...

Trailblazers in the Black community have inspired generations of future leaders in all fields, from art and science to politics and sports. Take a look back at the names that have opened the door ...

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The game honored the 75th anniversary of Earl Lloyd, Chuck Cooper and Nat Clifton becoming the NBA's first Black players.

The topic of the lecture was a significant episode in the history of 20th century American and world music—the establishment ...

East End Arts presents large-scale mosaic portraits of prominent figures in the civil rights movement created by Long Island ...

Regardless of the type of dumbbells you have in your home gym, you should be cleaning them regularly. Here's how to clean ...