"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We all know the old saying: Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. Our past is a part of us, ...

Parents, guardians, and mentors should actively seek out books that represent Black children in all aspects of life.

As Black History Month continues, the D.C. Public Library said reading a meaningful way to understand the voices, history and creativity of Black communities.

If you are looking for popular author James McPherson's recent book on Antietam or a good fictional read on the Civil War, Heritage Books is not the place to go. The Bowie publishing house offers ...

With the nation's big 2-5-0 coming up next year, NPR staff and critics recommended a lot of U.S.-focused titles for Books We Love, our annual year-end reading guide. Below you'll find 10 favorites — ...

Written by, about and for local families, a new Jackson history book is an account of how the community sees itself, rather than through the eyes of an outside historian. "Anyone who has been here any ...

Next July, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of its founding, a milestone set to be celebrated across the country. American history will serve as the centerpiece of many of these ...

Nearly a century ago, the historian Carter G. Woodson started a movement to teach Black history in America’s schools. First called Negro History Week and now Black History Month, it has been an oasis ...

If you want your kids to love history, put a book by Don Brown in their hands. The author-illustrator makes history come alive for young readers with taut storytelling, crisp character development, ...

As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding in July 2026, the nation must confront a stark reality: Americans are more polarized than they’ve been in decades. Among the key ...