Black History Month 2023: Learn, Enjoy and Take Action
Find ideas for local and virtual events and new ways to celebrate
7 Leaders Who Carry on MLK Jr.’s Legacy
These modern trailblazers work on civil rights issues
10 Landmarks Along the U.S. Civil Rights Trail
Visit the sites where ordinary citizens fought injustice
Books About the African-American Experience
Top picks suggested by scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Celebrate Black History!
19 Famous Afro-Latino People You Should Know
Influential figures left their mark on the United States
The Best Documentaries to Watch in Black History Month
14 films to entertain you while making you smarter
We Thrive Together
Your Health
Work and Money
How 3 Black Inventors Got Patents — and You Could, Too
Despite obstacles, these innovators turned their ideas into profitable inventions
7 Money-Saving Tips for Family Reunions
Negotiate costs and consider a variety of incomes when planning
How to Get Certified as a Small Business
Certification can open access to government contracts and other types of support
Entertainment
7 Things You Didn’t Know About Mary J. Blige
Here are some surprising facts
Lessons From Michelle Obama’s ‘The Light We Carry’
She offers advice on overcoming life’s challenges
Tyler Perry Is Flying High and Enjoying the View
He says great success comes with great responsibility
Video Spotlight
Black Army Vet Recalls WWII Mission to Boost Morale
At 102, Pvt. Romay Davis reflects on her battalion of Black and Hispanic women
First All-Black Climbing Team Takes On Everest
Mountaineer Phil Henderson led an expedition to the top of Mount Everest
Couple Reunites 42 Years After Racism Broke Them Up
Jeanne Gustavson broke up with Steve Watts in the ‘70s. Decades later, they’re getting married
Veteran's Voices
Older Veterans Spread Diversity Through Skydiving
Team Blackstar consists of over 270 skydivers from six countries
Unsung Hero of WWII Boosted Morale by Sorting Mail
Hilda Griggs, 98, is one of the last surviving members of the all-black, all-female 6888th postal unit
Veterans, Service Members of Color Grapple With Disparities
New military study finds racial and ethnic minorities face challenges over jobs, finances, discrimination
Beauty and Style
Skin-Care Tips From Black Women Dermatologists
Three Black women dermatologists reveal what products they use in their daily skin-care routine
Treating Hyperpigmentation on Darker Skin Tones
Dermatologists provide tips on how to fade stubborn brown spots on skin
5 Best Foundations for Black Women 50+
Makeup brands are offering a greater range of hues for darker skin
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