8th of August Celebrated as Emancipation Day in Tennessee
President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation did not apply to enslaved people in the state of Tennessee.
Black History
Clotilda: The Exhibition
Artifacts from the wreckage on display in Alabama.
Reparations Are Due
“Until we reckon with our compounding moral debts, America will never be whole.”
Not Your Momma’s History
Cheyney McKnight is changing the landscape of historical interpretation. Cheyney McKnight is the founder and
MLK Organization Hosts Juneteenth Events
Celebrating the History and Legacy of Juneteenth
Black Voices of Appalachia Oral History Project
African Americans shed light on the history of Black folks in Appalachia by sharing their
The Asheville Riot of 1868
How Political Violence Undermined Reconstruction in the North Carolina Mountains.
Freedom Riders Exhibit on Display at Register of Deeds Office
Photo retrospective inspired by Black History Month
Timeline of African American Music
The immense contribution of African American musicians to the global music scene is undeniable.
Asheville’s Historic Owens-Bell Park
Neighborhood park showcases diverse, vibrant community.
Making the World a Better Place
Historic contributions made by African Americans in the United States.
Black History Now Awards 2023
Honoring educators and leaders in our communities working to defend the truth in our education
