Many a socialite visited Ann Lowe’s Gowns, a salon on Manhattan’s Lexington Avenue, in the 1950s. The daughter and granddaughter of African American seamstresses, Lowe designed the wedding dress worn by Jacqueline Bouvier when she married John F. Kennedy in 1953.

When the American founding formed from the professed creed that “all men are created equal,” it created the paradox of an egalitarian government that allows slavery. Paul Meany explores the lives of lesser-​known revolutionary figures who truly fought for freedom for all.

The story of the American West is often told through the lens of explorers, trappers, scouts and settlers of European descent. Often overlooked are the experiences of 19th-century Black Americans who traveled and labored in the same landscapes. Among those figures is a man whose life began in enslavement: James Beckwourth.

In honor of Black History Month, ABC15 is highlighting events that celebrate the culture, history, and legacy of African Americans.

A study of Black Americans is among the first to show how the internalization of negative messages about dark skin tones could be linked to harms to health. Researchers found that Black Americans who are,

This Black History Month, Blood Assurance is highlighting the need for African American blood donors.

This Black History Month we are putting the spotlight on a group of professionals outnumbered but their impact is immeasurable.

Since 1976, February has been designated as Black History Month, and those from New Bedford don’t have to look far to see the significant impact the Black community has had on the city. Many great influential people have left their mark here and are forever memorialized in parks, monuments, and stories.

The African American Choral Ensemble is putting on a 50th anniversary concert celebration, bringing together 100 alumni and current members to honor the history and future of the choir. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Musical Arts Center.

On Sundays, our Under the Dome politics newsletter focuses on the governor.

A celebration of African American pioneers in science and technology was held in Sacramento. It comes at a time when there's a growing demand for more workers with high-tech skills.