February is Black History Month and it pays tribute to the achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history. It has been celebrated since 1976, but actually started back in 1926 with Negro History Week.

Feb. 1 marks the first day of Black History Month, and suddenly the study of the Black experience may feel like an act of defiance.

The Defense Intelligence Agency has ordered a pause of all activities and events related to Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month. Mayonnaise is a classic addition to tuna salad, but another creamy condiment can lend an additional kick to this classic dish. Here's why you should try it.

Black History Month wasn’t always a monthlong celebration. In February 1926, historian and author Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week. It was a weeklong celebration in an effort to teach people about African-American history and the contributions of Black people.

ATLANTA — As we continue celebrating Black History Month, WSB is proud to be a part of that history. Some of our WSB colleagues were pioneers in the broadcasting industry. In 1967, Lorenzo “Lo” Jelks became the first Black television reporter in Atlanta, right here at WSB.

This year's Black History Month theme celebrates the role of Black labor in building the nation through industry or community work.

While appearing to ignore mainstream science, he cited flawed or tangential research to make his points, such as suggesting Black people may need different vaccines than whites. The illness is tough to avoid once someone in your house gets sick.