Black History Month

Here and Now 3/1/26: Jackie Robinson's granddaughter on his legacy

Mar 1

Inside Marjorie Elliot's beloved Harlem Sunday jazz salon

Feb 25

Honoring unsung heroes at the Met Opera this Black History Month

This Black History Month, we're taking a moment to honor the trailblazers and notable performers at the iconic Metropolitan Opera House. The Met Opera has been a New York City fixture since the late 1800s.

Mar 2

Free Black Women's Library is safe haven for inclusive literature

Feb 24

Here and Now 2/22/26: Remembering the life of Rev. Jesse Jackson

Feb 22

Exhibit highlights artists that shaped the Gay Harlem Renaissance

Feb 20

Part of Underground Railroad found in closet of Merchant House Museum

Feb 12

Historians share stories of Harlem Renaissance at Woodlawn Cemetery

Feb 9

What is Black History Month, and why is it important?

Feb 4

Latest Videos

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Harlem renaissance history unearthed amid Bronx gravestones

Feb 25

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Black feminist social art project offers thousand of free books

Feb 24

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Free Black Women's Library is critical cultural hub, safe haven for inclusive literature

Feb 20

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Minton's Playhouse continues long legacy of iconic jazz, almost 100 years after opening

Feb 6, 2025

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'A Wonderful World' on Broadway celebrates jazz great Louis Armstrong

Feb 5, 2025

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Chicago's Larry Roberts Jr. on the big business of Black hair: 'It's a $600 billion industry'

Feb 5, 2025

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BLCK Market in Pearland offers platform to small black businesses and entrepreneurs

Feb 13, 2023

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"Line in the Sand" offers a look at historic Black beaches of the New Jersey Shore

Mar 7, 2024

Latest Stories

Forgotten piece of music brought back to life and back to Carnegie Hall this Black History Month

From Carnegie Hall in the 1930s to a powerful performance this week -- this is the story of how one symphony is inspiring musicians and audiences nearly a century later.

Feb 4

When Alexander Graced the Table/Frank Morrison

11 must-read children's books by black authors in honor of Black History Month

Dive into 11 books that bring the stories of Black Americans to life, and explore our top picks for inspiring, unforgettable reads.

Feb 3

Remembering Dr. Carter G. Woodson, founder of Black History Month, 100 years later

Exactly 100 years ago this February, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a historian, author, journalist and educator, launched Negro History Week.

Feb 2