Test your local Black history knowledge in our quiz, then scroll through the gallery to learn more about the people featured. As Black History Month draws to a close, it’s a great time to reflect on ...

Learning about family history can be a challenge for Black Americans. Because of slavery, it is often difficult for them to trace their ancestry prior to the 1870 census. Records of the enslaved are ...

Teenagers struggling to develop a healthy sense of identity must walk a tightrope, balancing commitment to their family’s values with their own exploration of what matters, most psychologists agree. A ...