GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Grand Rapids nonprofit is embracing Black history and characters through a book drive. D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s says its goal is to promote representation, awareness and ...

There’s a notion that diverse children’s toys or diverse children’s books are only important for children from diverse backgrounds—but that is entirely untrue. It’s vital for all kids to see a true ...

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - From the first Black doctor in Las Vegas, the first Black Nevada legislator and civil rights leaders, a local community activist wants to help kids can learn the legacy of ...

Don Tate entertains families at the Forest Avenue Library with his talk about children's books on Dec. 12, 2024. Acclaimed children’s book author Don Tate is back in Iowa, reading his books out loud ...

As a child, I learned quickly that two histories were at work in America: the one taught in school about a young, virtuous George Washington refusing to tell a lie about chopping down the cherry tree.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We all know the old saying: Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. Our past is a part of us, ...

Racially charged protests across the world recently have sparked curiosity about racism and black history. It's created a demand some book stores weren't necessarily prepared for. "On June 1 was the ...

Nearly a century ago, the historian Carter G. Woodson started a movement to teach Black history in America’s schools. First called Negro History Week and now Black History Month, it has been an oasis ...

Milk, eggs, bread, ice cream, chips … Black history education? Although the latter is not on grocery store lists, it’s being offered every Saturday morning at Grocery Outlet in Vallejo this month. The ...