Shayla Martin
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In Search of Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman in Rochester and Auburn, N.Y.
On a snowy trip to Rochester and Auburn, N.Y., a writer explores the cities that Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman called home.
Celebrating Juneteenth, the Day Slavery Ended
Juneteenth will be commemorated across the United States on June 19 with music, art, food and fireworks. We highlight programs in five places, including Galveston,...
8 Places Across the U.S. to Learn About African American History
Over the years, many important African American landmarks have disappeared or fallen into disrepair. An effort to restore them promises a fuller understanding of American...
8 Places Across the U.S. to Learn About African American History
Over the years, many important African American landmarks have disappeared or fallen into disrepair. An effort to restore them promises a fuller understanding of American...
Diving Into the Local Culture on the Caribbean Island of St. Lucia
Creole cooking classes, boisterous street parties, a tour of a cacao plantation and visits with islanders preserving local traditions: A traveler explores a more intimate...
A Journey Through Black Nova Scotia
The 400-year history of African culture in this maritime Canadian province is expansive, but it’s a story that’s been tucked into the shadows of Canadian...
Celebrating Black History Month? These 5 Cities are Going All Out
Honoring all things African-American, with performances, river cruises, exhibitions and more, in Richmond, Va., Portland, Ore., Philadelphia, Cleveland and San Antonio.