In Sept. 1992, she joined six other astronauts on the Endeavor for eight days, making her the first African American woman in space. On her mission, she made 127 orbits around the Earth.

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, 69, was elected the 267th Pope by the Vatican conclave on May 8, becoming the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church. He has taken the name Pope Leo XIV.

Black joy, remembrance and praise sparked the Second Annual Juneteenth celebration at Bruce’s Beach Park in Manhattan Beach.

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Kara Lawson has always been a basketball trailblazer and now the Duke women's coach has a legit chance to lead USA to another ...

The Little Rock School Board hired a company to redraw the district's zoning map, the latest in a series of steps to comply ...

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AI programs might seem to know everything, but it looks like they might have met their match in Gen Alpha. “This research ...

Hundreds of queer people and allies gathered in Manhattan on June 28 to celebrate Harlem Pride’s “sweet 16,” filled with dancing, bright colors, and tributes ...