Peter Bentzon (ca. 1783–after 1850) was not only a free man; he was also a silversmith and jeweler who worked in Philadelphia and on the Caribbean island of St. Croix. Bentzon’s work is recognized ...

Across the region, many events have been organized to honor Black History Month in 2025. Find a way to celebrate near you.

A US author has slammed the school board for allegedly banning her book, as she claims they want to "silence black voices".

Black History figures everyone should know about For too many years, history books have focused on the achievement of White ...

Scouting America, Narragansett Council honored 11 dedicated volunteers at its annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner on ...

Another historical fiction recommendation is the new book from the Nobel literature prize-winning South Korean author Han ...

Discover the Gregory School in Freedmen’s Town, a historic site and first African-American public school. Open for free ...

I enjoy reading books that analyze history. Last year I received a signed copy of a book by William J. Federer titled “Change to Chains: The 6,000 Year Quest for Control.” This book was published ...

Day, a day in history that changed Europe and around the world forever. The brave men who charged that beach in northern France will never be forgotten.

I Want Freedom Now!' about Colvin's refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in 1955, nine months before Rosa Parks.