Women's History Month
The month of March celebrates the contributions women have made throughout history in science, politics, law, sports, the arts, entertainment, and many other fields. Explore biographies, videos and articles that celebrate all of these women's historic achievement
Black History Month
February marks Black History Month, a tribute to African-American men and women who have made significant contributions to America and the rest of the world in the fields of law, science, politics, sports, entertainment, and the like.
Famous Hip-Hop Poets
Read about Gil Scott-Heron, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Common, and other hip-hop poets whose intellect and lyricism shine through in their rhymes.
Female Hip-Hop Icons
Explore the entrepreneurial genius of record label owner Sylvia Robinson (aka The Mother of Hip Hop), the pioneering rap of Roxanne Shante and how mega stars Missy Elliott and Queen Latifah became multi-hyphenates in the entertainment world.
Infamous Mobsters
Bootleggers, smugglers, drug dealers, hit men—all these occupations are the provenance of mobsters, who operate in ethnic, family and business networks.
Who Is On Your Money? (PHOTOS)
Do you know which U.S. Presidents and government officials appear on our money?
African-American Firsts: Athletes
Who was the first African-American boxing champ? Who was the first African-American to win an Olympic gold medal?
Famous Lookalikes
Sometimes your mug isn't as original as you would like it to be. Considering there are over 7 billion people on this earth, someone's bound to be your doppelgänger, and these historical figures and celebrities prove just that.
Founding Fathers
America's Founding Fathers including George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, James Monroe and Benjamin Franklin, together with several other key players of their time, structured the democratic government of the United States and left a legacy that has shaped the world.