"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." 1875–1950 Known as the “Father of Black History,” Carter G. Woodson dedicated his career to the field of ...

Just as Cowboy Carter challenges perceptions of country music today, Black pioneers in the late 19th century fought for a place of their own in a country that often excluded them. Freedom after ...

Beyoncé won big at the 2025 Grammy Awards, Sunday night. Her album “Cowboy Carter” won the coveted ‘Album of The Year’ and best ‘Country Album’ nods. It was Queen Bey’s night as ...

Chennedy Carter is coming off one of the best seasons of her career — she averaged 17.5 points and 3.1 assists on 48.7% shooting on the Chicago Sky last year. But, despite being the team’s ...

How right he was. She ranked No. 1 for seven consecutive years in the American Tennis Association, the oldest Black sports association. She tried to join the white-dominated USTLA but was ...

In winning album of the year with "Cowboy Carter," Beyoncé has become the first Black woman to win the top prize in the 21st century. The last was Lauryn Hill with "The Miseducation of Lauryn ...