Harriet Ann Jacobs was born into slavery but refused to let the institution define her. Ferociously independent, Jacobs stood ...

RaMell Ross’ film ‘Nickel Boys’ is nominated for Best picture. His 2018 documentary is an attempt to express Black life and ...

The following was written for What’s Up Newp by Keith Stokes, Vice President of the 1696 Heritage Group. This story was ...

Donna Dear and Paulette Greene, who are affectionately known as “The Aunties” co-own Mt. Pleasant Acres Farms located in ...

The president's flub to reporters triggered flashbacks.

The Village Board and the Town Board Monday endorsed the creation of the proposed Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Scenic ...

For Erica Manners, building a photography business was like a Polaroid. She gave it a shot, and though it took a couple of ...

The documentary "The Aunties" centers on two gay women farming the plantation said to have been where Harriet Tubman’s family lived.

In recognition of Black History Month, Fort Bend County Libraries will host a musical performance of “‘Git’ On Board! The ...

In recognition of Black History Month, Fort Bend County Libraries will host a musical performance of "'Git' On Board! The ...

Rita Daniels, the great, great, great grandniece of Harriet Tubman and co-author of "Harriet Tubman: Military Scout & ...