Test your local Black history knowledge in our quiz, then scroll through the gallery to learn more about the people featured. As Black History Month draws to a close, it’s a great time to reflect on ...

Teenagers struggling to develop a healthy sense of identity must walk a tightrope, balancing commitment to their family’s values with their own exploration of what matters, most psychologists agree. A ...

Learning about family history can be a challenge for Black Americans. Because of slavery, it is often difficult for them to trace their ancestry prior to the 1870 census. Records of the enslaved are ...