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Discover Black Heritage

TODAY.com is exploring Black History Month 2025 through a collection of stories centered on the Black community. Our goal is to amplify Black voices, culture and news all while shining a light on our Black heritage.

Ruby Bridges

Pop Culture

Ruby Bridges' new children's book is love letter to her 1st grade teacher: 'She's like another mom to me'

The civil rights trailblazer remains close to the teacher who became her "best friend" when she was a 6-year-old first grader integrating her all-white school in 1960.

EXCLUSIVE

8d ago

EXCLUSIVE

Anthony Mackie is the 1st Black on-screen ‘Captain America.’ Why his historic role is controversial

“Captain America can be an Asian man. Captain America can be a woman. Captain America could be anyone who stands for the ideals that Captain America stands for,” said Captain America comic book writer Mark Waid.

Anthony Mackie as Captain America

Anthony Mackie as Captain America

Celebrate Black History

8d ago

Celebrate Black History

These 25 Black women changed history forever

Meet the women who defied the odds, pushed boundaries and paved the way for generations to come.

Photo Illustration of Audre Lorde, Marsha P. Johnson, and Michelle Obama for Black History Month

Photo Illustration of Audre Lorde, Marsha P. Johnson, and Michelle Obama for Black History Month

holidays

9d ago

holidays

15 Black history facts to commemorate Black History Month

From Shirley Chisholm to Martin Luther King Jr., learn more about the luminaries and events that defined the past and continue to shape the future.

Martin Luther King Jr, Rosa Parks, a map of Vermont, and The National Museum of African American History and Culture

Martin Luther King Jr, Rosa Parks, a map of Vermont, and The National Museum of African American History and Culture

holidays

19d ago

holidays

55 Black History Month quotes to inspire and empower you

Let the stirring words of Rosa Parks, James Baldwin, Martin Luther King Jr. and other famous Black voices move you.

Black History Month Quotes

Black History Month Quotes

Music

359d ago

Music

6 inspiring Black protest songs, from 'Strange Fruit' to Kendrick Lamar’s 'Alright'

Black Americans are still using their voices to sing for their rights, empowerment, and much-needed change.

photo illustration of Billie Holiday and Kendrick Lamar

photo illustration of Billie Holiday and Kendrick Lamar

Food

361d ago

Food

Red beans and rice: A journey from Africa to Haiti to New Orleans

“It was an affirmation of our city,” says New Orleanian food historian Lolis Eric Elie.

Collage of red beans and rice

Collage of red beans and rice

Health & Wellness

361d ago

Health & Wellness

Black moms-to-be are more likely to be dismissed by doctors. What to say if it happens to you

Black women are three times more likely to die of pregnancy-related causes than white women, a crisis that has historical roots in the U.S.

Black moms-to-be are more likely to be dismissed by doctors. What to say if it happens to you

Black moms-to-be are more likely to be dismissed by doctors. What to say if it happens to you

Food

361d ago

Food

Jollof rice: What sets apart Winneba, Ghana’s version

The jollof rice from Winneba, Ghana could be the one to end all debates.

Movies

362d ago

Movies

Ziggy Marley recalls dad Bob Marley’s last words to him before his death

Ziggy Marley opens up about his legendary father in the new episode of "Making Space with Hoda Kotb."

Ziggy Marley and Bob Marley

Ziggy Marley and Bob Marley

Women's Health

363d ago

Women's Health

103-year-old Jamaican grandma shares powerful lessons in living life to the fullest

Pearl Taylor has become a star on TikTok, where she gives her advice about happiness, love and healthy habits.

Pearl.

Pearl.

Essay

363d ago

Essay

Craig Melvin on raising mixed-race children: ‘We figure it out as we go along’

For Black History Month, TODAY's Craig Melvin shares his experience of being a father to kids Delano, 9, and Sybil, 7, with wife Lindsay Czarniak.