In 1986, Congress enacted Public Law 99-244, officially designating February 1986 as "National Black (Afro-American) History Month."The law recognized February 1, 1986, as the start of the 60th ...

Here are five Black History Month icons from Texas that you need to know about. Barbara Jordan. Barbara Jordan was a lawyer, educator, and politician who became the first Black woman to be elected ...

Biden commemorates Juneteenth in Texas as Trump claims there are ‘too many’ holidays in the U.S. - Biden criticized those who say ‘Juneteenth doesn't deserve to be a federal holiday’ ...

news Texas. What to know about why Black History Month was created Some cultural experts say monthlong celebration of Black history, achievement, culture, education and communities still needed in ...

In honor of Black History Month, we're taking a deep dive into the legacy and impact of Black cowboys in Texas. From Dallas-Fort Worth to Houston and San Antonio - the lives of Texas' Black ...

Her journey to becoming a trailblazer for women in rodeo began 38 years ago when Villery joined the Bill Pickett Rodeo. Named ...

North Texas’ Black History Month events this year include cook-offs, performances, film showings and more. One notable event is the African American Read-In , presented by The Dock Bookshop in ...

With Black History Month ongoing, Texans can participate in celebrating the month in many ways. One of those ways is supporting Black-owned businesses in your city. If you're curious about what ...

It may be that trying to undo a national holiday, particularly one as publicly embraced as Juneteenth, would be a harder sell than eliminating an office tucked inside a federal agency.

Thousands of Seattleites celebrated Juneteenth and lifted up community at events and festivals Thursday, even as national leaders attack diversity initiatives and Black history.