Understanding the history of African Americans is crucial to understanding the history of America. The experiences of African Americans have shaped many aspects of the United States. These lesson ...

This legacy makes her poems a rich resource for teaching kids about ... poems to teach Black History can have an impact on their understanding and appreciation of African American culture.

UNC Press is set to release six major titles in African American history and urban studies over the summer. With the release ...

This series chronicles the full sweep of African American history, from the origins of slavery on the African continent right up to today when America remains a nation deeply divided by race.

To mark this month’s opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, we interviewed folks visiting the National Mall about what they would like to ask the museum’s experts.

She hopes the museum’s regular hours will encourage conversations about African American history with the city’s kids. “I’d like to see the kids learn their history and know how important ...

You may even want more than a full day to see everything. Visitors can reach the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture by taking the Metro's Blue, Orange or Silver ...

See full article by Steven Lewis on how African American music is a vital part of America's musical heritage. Explore a selection of the Smithsonian's wide range of collections preserving the material ...

Two new museums—the National Museum of the American Latino and the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum—are in development. Previously, Bunch was the founding director of the Smithsonian’s ...