African American History: Latest News, Top Stories & Analysis

WESTTOWN TWP, PA — A community effort to honor the historic Westtown Shiloh AME Church cemetery was presented to township supervisors this week, as advocates push for a marker to …

Theresa Merritt-Watson’s “Black Tech” Illuminates the Contributions of Black Inventors to Technology

March 30, 2024March 30, 2024 - by Timothy Alexander

PHILADELPHIA, PA — In an effort to educate and inspire, author Theresa Merritt-Watson recently released her latest work, “Black Tech: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow – Leaders in Technology.” This book, …

Explore the History of Abolition and Freedom on the Kennett Underground Railroad Tour

July 10, 2023July 8, 2023 - by Aiden Alexander

KENNETT SQUARE, PA — The Kennett Underground Railroad Center (KURC) is hosting the Kennett Underground Railroad Tour, taking place on Sunday, July 16, 2023, starting at 1 PM. On this …