In 1964, Fannie Lou Hamer stood before the Democratic National Convention (DNC). She delivered one of the most searing indictments of American democracy.

Fannie Lou Hamer's fight for voting rights in 1964 remains relevant today as states continue to enact voter suppression tactics. While Black political representation has increased, many elected ...

Hosted annually by the Department of Africana Studies at the University of Delaware, the Fannie Lou Hamer Lecture is a signature event held each February in celebration of Black History Month. Named ...

Civic education is not just important — it is essential. Too many of our young people do not know who represents them.

The vibes should be emanating from their traditional Turkish string instruments—and you will be smitten with the smoke.

The bill to replace two confederate figures representing the state at the U.S. Capitol with civil rights figures will likely ...

Discover the often-overlooked contributions of Black women to the suffrage movement, highlighting their activism and efforts for equal rights.