Prior to that, it was known as the “United Colonies,” among other variations. The final version of the Declaration of Independence begins with the phrase: “The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen ...

February is Black History Month. The annual observation is set aside to spotlight the many contributions of Black Americans, as well as elevate awareness around the sacrifices, heritage and luminaries ...

Black history is American history. But Black history has often been overlooked or erased from education. So many of us grow up not knowing basic facts about major milestones in our history. There's no ...

Being the vice president can feel like playing second fiddle to the Commander in Chief. But while they might be lesser-known, vice presidents are just as eclectic and interesting as their bosses. Here ...