Black Women Historians Say ‘The Help’ is Distorted

 On Tuesday the Association of Black Women Historians (ABWH) published an open statement to the fans of The Help and said the film “distorts, ignores, and trivializes the experiences of black domestic workers.” According to the historians about the only...

Black History Month Proclamation

African-Americans have played a central role in our nation’s history, but for too long historians ignored or glossed over their contributions and the injustices they have suffered.

Black and Blue: Documentary tells tale of Michigan football’s darkest day and more

It was Michigan football’s darkest day, but most fans have never heard of it. The name Willis Ward doesn’t ring out except among the most diehard of sports or civil rights historians.

Wide range of events scheduled for Black History Month

LONG BEACH - Local authors, advocates, historians and musicians are contributing their histories, perspectives and talents as Long Beach kicks off Black History Month.

ANN ARBOR: SPORTS: Black and Blue: Documentary tells tale of Willis Ward, Gerald Ford, Georgia Tech and Michigan ...

It was Michigan football’s darkest day, but most fans have never heard of it. The name Willis Ward doesn’t ring out except among the most diehard of sports or civil rights historians.