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 ...

Scrubbing history is just one way federal agencies and contractors have responded to the executive order banning federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs.

In celebration of Black History Month in February, MPR News is highlighting Black history throughout the state. From a fur ...

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Schools for military families must pull several lessons tied to immigration, gender and sexuality from their curriculum.

Rep. Terri Sewell today described her proposed holiday as counter measure to what she called an attack on diversity and Black history by President Donald Trump’s administration.

The Super Bowl halftime show wasn’t just a performance; it was a reflection of America’s ongoing struggle with race, ...

Despite threats to end Black History Month programs and others at some federal agencies, groups vow to recognize it outside the workplace.

Retired Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Jr., a decorated World War II pilot who broke racial barriers as a Tuskegee Airmen and earned ...

Harry Stewart Jr., a 100-year-old Tuskegee Airman and decorated World War II veteran who broke barriers in the military, has ...

Five men who served in World War II as Tuskegee Airmen are honored in a Kokomo mural, and a local gallery is sharing their ...