Did you know that Claudette Colvin was arrested for not giving up her bus seat nine months prior to Rosa Parks? Claudette Colvin and three other black students were told on March 2nd, 1955 in downtown ...

A six-part History Channel documentary offers a clear-eyed view of Jefferson’s flaws, contradictions and triumphs.

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A region lost to time in the jungles of Colombia has won one of travel's biggest honors — but how? Earning a coveted spot on ...

This year's production was titled FAME: Famous African American Female Makers of Excellence. Health experts at Doctor’s ...

Tyler Perkins hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 8 seconds remaining and Villanova defeated No. 9 St. John’s 73-71 on Wednesday ...

Give John Calipari credit; he has spoken openly about his return to Kentucky this week. With Arkansas on a midweek bye, Cal could have found ways to avoid the media ahead of Saturday’s trip to ...

Tyler, TX (75702) Today Cloudy with occasional rain...mainly in the morning. High 52F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90% ...

Black History Month Shows and Black Movies on Disney Plus, you’re in the right place! We’ve done a roundup of the best movies, shows, and Disney Channel episodes featuring black characters so you can ...

Lil' John's wife, Sherry Rinaldi, also posted about Big Chuck's passing with the following message on Facebook Monday morning: "So sad to say Big Chuck from the Big Chuck and Lil John show passed ...

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“Smith County is rich with history and the action taken by Commissioners ... Drewry recommended Charles Turner, a retired Tyler ISD teacher and local historian from Bullard. Precinct 2 Commissioner ...