You look in the mirror and see a spot. It wasn’t there just yesterday, maybe. Sometimes we poke or try to squeeze it. But ...

The first Black U.S. senator lived an extraordinary life. Hiram Revels subverted slave states and recruited soldiers in the Civil War. In the 150 years since he took office, he remains one of only ...

Juneteenth, a more recent federal holiday, is dedicated to celebrating the freedom of formerly enslaved Black people. Events take place across the country on June 19 to commemorate the day in 1865 ...