JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Officer Lashelle Gee of the Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) is already making history on the force. Officer Gee was sworn in at JCPD in September of 2024, and when ...

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GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Emmy-nominated documentary “Our Blues Make Us Gold,” which chronicles the history and rise of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, will be screened at the ...

Too often, the contributions of African Americans have been minimized, misrepresented, or erased altogether. That’s why preserving our stories matters. They document where we’ve been, honor what we’ve ...

I’m always up for a good documentary. To close out Black History Month, the Peacock network is currently streaming “Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback” and it is well worth your time. As ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with filmmaker Ava DuVernay about the film and TV of a decade ago as part of a Black History Month series about the year 2016. We're continuing our Black History Month series, ...

Black History Month is a nationwide movement to both celebrate and learn about the Black culture and achievements of African Americans and Black people across the diaspora. To continue the month-long ...

February is Black History Month, and we’ve put together a list of ways to commemorate the occasion. From new exhibits and films, to history tours and Black-owned tastings, there are a number of ways ...

As our nation observes the 100 th anniversary of Black History Month, it is imperative to acknowledge the profound role of African Americans in shaping the economy, society, and governance of the ...

The Emmy-nominated documentary “Our Blues Make Us Gold,” which chronicles the history and rise of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, will be screened at the Smithsonian’s ...