The "Preamble" and "Articles" of the Free African Society (FAS) provide a succinct portrait of the organization, the first of its kind in Philadelphia, and probably the first in America.

During the Age of Enlightenment, anything was thought possible, and for African Americans, this included freedom and equality, "the pursuit of life, liberty and happiness." Free blacks and ...

Over the course of 50 years, John Marshall filmed the African tribe, tracking how their nomadic culture slowly died out Fact or Fiction? The Legend of the QWERTY Keyboard (03:36) The Mysterious ...

A significant migration trend is unfolding as increasing numbers of African Americans are choosing ... “If you’re looking for something stress-free, start in South Africa,” she advises.