The origin of the month-long commemoration known as Black History Month goes back almost a century ago. For those who don't know the history, some may wonder why Black history is recognized 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 cowboys ...

Some of Black History Month's most important icons are from the Lone Star State. If you don't know the history of how these people contributed to civil rights, broke political barriers, or impacted ...

"The romanticized version of [the Lone Ranger] is a white man behind the mask," Bun B said. "But the actual Lone Ranger was a ...

SAN ANTONIO – Bill Pickett, Nat Love, Hector Brazy and Johanna July are just a few of the names of those considered to be pioneers of Western culture. Some of these names may not resonate enough with ...

February is Black History Month. Recognized nationally by President Gerald Ford in 1976, the holiday commemorates the accomplishments and contributions of the Black community in the United States.

We continue to celebrate black history in North Texas. Residents in the town of Pelham, TX, just outside of Corsicana, have collected artifacts and memories so the town won’t fade away. But what makes ...

Unearthing local Black history – the photographs, stories, news and people that define Black lives, culture and accomplishments – requires a bit of an archaeologist’s mindset. It’s not something that ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jeffrey L. Littlejohn, Sam Houston State University and Zachary Montz, Sam Houston ...

Black History Month will end with a celebration of people of color who have made their mark in the sports history books. The 2025 class of inductees of the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame (TBSHOF) ...