These articles, videos, podcasts and websites from the Smithsonian chronicle the history of anti-black violence and inequality in the United States History of Now Meilan Solly - Senior Associate ...

"With renewed national attention on Somali Americans, it is worth asking a simple question: How long have Somalis been part ...

Some may ask, “What is the point of observing Black History Month?” We have come so far in this country in terms of diversity, equity and inclusion. And though we have come a long way, there is still ...

On today's episode of the 5 Things podcast: Is America caught in a loop of extreme crises? From the great recession to the Covid-19 pandemic to extreme political polarization, the past 15 years have ...

The 2026 SC African American History Calendar recognizes Black South Carolinians who helped American win its independence in ...

Two States. Eight Textbooks. Two American Stories. American history textbooks can differ across the country, in ways that are shaded by partisan politics. California textbook Texas textbook California ...

On the morning of March 17, Liz Kleinrock contemplated calling out of work. The shootings at three Atlanta-area spas had happened the night before, leaving eight dead including six women of Asian ...

Hollywood has unsurprisingly often turned to history in its search for compelling stories and narratives, and it has been particularly invested in bringing America’s past to vibrant life on the screen ...