Black History Month began as merely a week back in 1926 thanks to the efforts of one man: Carter G. Woodson. A scholar and teacher, Woodson was the second Black American to receive a Ph.D. from ...

Hello, Mike Spohr fans! If you clicked into this post, it's because you love the work of BuzzFeed writer Mike Spohr, and are very excited for this very special post, where we revisit the best of Mike ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As a history lover, I know that no matter who you are or what period of history might be your favorite, there will always be more ...

We know, we know - history can seem like a dud. Learning about people who aren't even on this Earth anymore - their birth, experiences, failures, and all those things - can look boring. And sometimes ...

Since 1976, February has been officially known as Black History Month – a time to remember our struggle and celebrate all the amazing contributions Black people have made to everything from science to ...