Culture and Community

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the roots of comedian Tracy Morgan and actor Anthony Ramos—two native New Yorkers.

A scrappy group of women and LGBTQ+ journalists buck the white male-dominated status quo to launch the news startup The 19th*.

Educators can introduce and teach their students about Ruby Bridges’ remarkable story about desegregation in these four ways.

Enjoy a two-night special event featuring four hours of programming from the beloved show “Gospel” hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

This one-of-a-kind musical celebration honors the legacy of Gospel music in America with singers performing their favorite gospel classics.

His work ended legal segregation and led directly to the Civil and Voting Rights Acts and inspired freedom movements around the world.

In the Emmy® award-winning program “Black in Arizona,” learn what it’s like to be Black in our community and the rich history.

Drawing from the forward-thinking ideas of scholars and policymakers, learn why genocides occur and about institutions that stand against it.

Gates uncovers stories his guests have long wanted to hear, introducing them to ancestors whose names they’ve never known.

The Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards recognizes literature that has made important contributions to our understanding of racism and human diversity.