It’s hard to know where to start when exploring works by famous African-American authors. That’s why we’re spotlighting some ...

“We focus on African American literature and cultural events. But we also have white authors. We have Indigenous Americans. We have LatinX authors. We have everything,” says Tompkins.

Aaron Robertson’s grandparents had a farm in Promise Land, Tenn. In a new book, he explores the history and meaning of such ...

Davidson College’s Brenda Flanagan spent a year working as a nanny for Simone, who inspired her interest in the civil rights ...

He was awarded the 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature for his “wide cultural perspective and… poetic overtones fashioning the drama of existence”,the first sub-Saharan African to win the Prize ...

Nigerian writers of all time are heroes who have tried to project the originality of Africans through their works in various ...

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor and Director of the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research ... and Ph.D. in English Literature from Clare ...

This course is designed to enable students to explore particular special topics in African American literature and culture in a seminar setting. May be repeated for credit as topic changes.

Nasozi Kakembo is a journalist, writer, and Ugandan-American designer passionate about bringing awareness to the beauty of African designers and artisans. Although she has partnered with brands ...

HARLEM, Manhattan (PIX11) – The 55th annual African American Day Parade is taking over Manhattan this weekend. Attendees can expect live performances, giveaways, dance and band battles ...

But one such event that doesn't always get the love and attention it deserves is the African American Day Parade, which takes place in September every year. Here's everything you need to know ...

from mental institutions and insane asylums and they’re coming and they’re taking jobs that are occupied right now by African Americans and Hispanics and also unions.” Trump faced backlash ...