History was made at Shreveport's city council's first meeting of the year. Councilwoman Tabatha Taylor and Councilwoman ...

Shanelle Scales-Preston took the oath of office Tuesday as Contra Costa County's new District 5 supervisor, becoming the ...

With a rich African American history, an effort is underway to preserve that legacy in Altadena, one of the areas hardest hit by the Southern California wildfires. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz reports.

An Aurora chef will make his national television debut on the Food Network's competition show "Chopped." Alonso Beckford, an ...

Discover the rich culture of Nigerian food with Iquo Ukoh's new book, 'Memories on a Platter: My Journey with Nigerian Food.' Explore the cuisine's history and traditions.

FDA proposes nutrition information on front of packaged foods to help consumers make healthier choices. Labels to break down ...

For years, Tunisians have been picking bright red peppers, combining them with garlic, vinegar and spices and turning them ...

Discover UH's groundbreaking course using Beyoncé's #CowboyCarter to explore Black history in the American West.

The mayor of Edmond signed a document on Tuesday approving the amendment of discriminatory language from existing historical ...

A career goal that I’ve yet to tick off is performing in Carnegie Hall. I plan on tackling this by continuing to develop the ...

The free concert is based on the award-winning documentary The Quilt: A Living History of African American Music.

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