Ma Rainey, the “Mother of the Blues,” who also helped shape what would become rock ’n’ roll, launched her career from New ...

Also known as Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, is celebrated on June 27 by the universal Church. Friday, June 27, 2025. A service of EWTN News.

Among the hopeful and fearful seeking their place in an occupied city, the Virgin—Patroness of All the Americas—is a sign ...

A mentoring program for Black girls and young women takes participants on a 14-day tour to learn about Black history, the ...

Our Lady of Lourdes. Lourdes and St. Bernardette Soubirous. In Lourdes, France, in 1844 a baby girl named Bernadette Soubirous was born. Bernadette’s family was very poor, ...

In 2010, Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu became New Orleans' first White mayor since his father, Moon Landrieu, was mayor 32 years ...

Over the course of several hours, before most of the city even finished their morning coffee, Lens photographer Gus Bennett ...

Celebrated cultural curator and event producer Njia Kai and respected tenor and arts educator Dr. George Shirley will be ...

The resilience, faith and purity of African American hymns come to life at the Historic Ward Rooming House with “Precious ...

Jeff Bezos cut a polished figure in a timeless black suit and crisp white shirt as he stepped out alongside fiancée Lauren ...

The artwork of Louis B. Burroughs Jr., a prolific African-American artist who lives in Orange, was the focus of the opening event of the village’s inaugural Juneteenth celebration Thursday (June 19) ...