COFO. It stands for the Council of Federated Organizations and while many of you have never heard of it, COFO is an organization born in Mississippi, that was a crucial piece of the civil rights ...

During the Great Migration, Black Americans seeking a better life and more opportunity left Jim Crow south, with many landing ...

What’s your definition of work? Ask the kids and they might say homework or chores, maybe a part-time job for teens. Today’s ...

The U.S. is full of archaeological sites, "but in most cases you could be standing right on top of one and never know it," Elic Weitzel told Newsweek.

Mississippi is one of two states that recognizes Martin Luther King Junior Day as a dual holiday, shared with Robert E. Lee.

Baton Rouge serves double duty as a college town and Louisiana’s capital. See how the town's vibrant story told through its ...

The Piasa — as most people know it — is a mythical creature painted on the bluffs of the Mississippi ... why it's important to uplift true cultural artifacts and says the real history behind ...

It’s about sitting in a quirky, one-of-a-kind building, surrounded by locals and travelers alike, all brought together by the ...

Discover the hidden gems of Illinois, including its diverse landmarks and rich history. Explore the Land of Lincoln.

Discover the importance of Black education and partnerships with California colleges. Dr. Donzell Lee, Tougaloo College president, shares his mission and challenges.

YOU CAN FIND DETAILS The Mississippi Department of Archives and History is encouraging people to celebrate Black History Month at the Two Mississippi Museums.Michael Morris, the director of the ...