First black to lead U.S. Olympic body dies

LeRoy Walker, the first African American to lead the U.S. Olympic Committee and the first black man to coach an American...

Solange Knowles: A style star is born

With her love of color and texture, Solange Knowles has caught the eye of the fashion world.

The King memorial

New monument on the National Mall is a fitting tribute to the man whose words awoke the conscience of a nation.

Black History Month: How to inspire and teach

We asked prominent African-Americans to recommend a book, musical composition, movie, play, painting or other work...

Notable figures in black history

Remembering the Civil War: Songs, films and books

April 12 will mark the 151st anniversary of the beginning of the American Civil War, which means we've had plenty of...

Pioneers of television

"I took 'Star Trek' because I thought it might be a nice adjunct to my resume and I'd get to Broadway faster," said...

Life's a circus for ringmaster Iverson

Johnathan Lee Iverson, ringmaster for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, is the first African-American and...

African-Americans who have made a difference

Black History Month: A culinary journey

Stylishly dressed couples stare back from a sepia-toned photograph on the cover of "High on the Hog: A Culinary...