Iva was born during the Depression in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, on July 26 ... empathy and kindness to her family and others. Her legacy is one of unyielding generosity; even with little to spare, she ...

Black History Month is a time to reflect on monumental figures in African American History. Some key moments even happened in Central Arkansas.

In Arkansas, between 1868 and 1893, at least 87 Black men were elected to and served in the Arkansas General Assembly. Reconstruction policies and amendments to the U.S. Constitution outlawed ...

Hawkins and his family moved into what he called an enclave — about 20 square acres of land with a heavier concentration of Black families. “Black Maplewood,” he said, was not particularly ...

SAN DIEGO — As Black History Month continues, we spotlight the diverse experiences that shape the Black community in San Diego. This year, we’re diving into the future—focusing on the ...

"Not enough is being done for the Black families and community in the aftermath of the California fires," the rapper wrote on Instagram. By Carly Thomas Associate Editor Flavor Flav is working to ...

The Central Arkansas Library System marks Black History Month with the third annual Black Family Expo, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Dunbar Community Center, 1001 W. 16th St., Little Rock.

One local organization has made it their mission to get Black families into nature to see what our area has to offer. Zenovia and George Stephens love all things that involve the great outdoors. The ...

"Come join your boy Flavor on this campaign, aight? And let's help make L.A. strong," the rapper said in the video Shyla Watson is a digital news editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE ...

But since 1910, much of that land was slowly lost due to legal hurdles that were set up in the Jim Crow era and made it tough for Black families to pass property down between generations.

Flav, who’s known for his big personality, is using his fame to raise money and support for Black families who lost everything in the fires. He’s teaming up with local groups to set up a ...

When the Eaton Fire blazed through Altadena earlier this month it took more than homes and memories — it devastated a city that has long been a haven for Black families. "I love the community so ...