black history

New podcast tells the stories of Black Detroiters through a historical lens

Black history is American history. There are so many amazing, inspiring stories that weave together the fabric of this country....

Wayne State University to open Detroit Center for Black Studies

Last month, Wayne State University announced its plan to create the Detroit Center for Black Studies as part of its...

New book illustrates Black history like never before

It was a shock for illustrator and designer George McCalman when he realized six years ago that no one had...

How an enslaved woman created a university where a slave jail once stood

Virginia Union University is a historically Black college that is home to many notable alumni — ranging from former Virginia...