Thomas Jefferson’s skepticism about the ability of African-Americans to produce poetry and art prompted black authors to prove their equality in literature, Henry Louis Gates Jr. said Friday as he ...

In a grand ceremony featuring President Obama, the First Lady, Laura Bush, and a stirring performance from Jason Moran, ground was broken yesterday on the newest addition to the National Mall and the ...

As an African American immigrant from West Africa, a first-generation college graduate, and a female clinician, I understand the challenges, barriers, & stress of navigating life in America. I believe ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- During President Clinton's trip to Africa in 1998, U.S. Rep. William Jefferson joined the cadre of politicians, press advisers, trade experts and foreign diplomats aboard Air Force ...