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TODAY.com is exploring Black History Month 2025 through a collection of stories centered on the Black community. Our goal is to amplify Black voices, culture and news all while shining a light on our Black heritage.

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Anthony Mackie is the 1st Black on-screen ‘Captain America.’ Why his historic role is controversial

“Captain America can be an Asian man. Captain America can be a woman. Captain America could be anyone who stands for the ideals that Captain America stands for,” said Captain America comic book writer Mark Waid.

holidays

12d ago

holidays

55 Black History Month quotes to inspire and empower you

Let the stirring words of Rosa Parks, James Baldwin, Martin Luther King Jr. and other famous Black voices move you.

Music

352d ago

Music

6 inspiring Black protest songs, from 'Strange Fruit' to Kendrick Lamar’s 'Alright'

Black Americans are still using their voices to sing for their rights, empowerment, and much-needed change.

photo illustration of Billie Holiday and Kendrick Lamar

Food

354d ago

Food

Red beans and rice: A journey from Africa to Haiti to New Orleans

“It was an affirmation of our city,” says New Orleanian food historian Lolis Eric Elie.

Health & Wellness

354d ago

Health & Wellness

Black moms-to-be are more likely to be dismissed by doctors. What to say if it happens to you

Black women are three times more likely to die of pregnancy-related causes than white women, a crisis that has historical roots in the U.S.

Food

354d ago

Food

Jollof rice: What sets apart Winneba, Ghana’s version

The jollof rice from Winneba, Ghana could be the one to end all debates.

Movies

355d ago

Movies

Ziggy Marley recalls dad Bob Marley’s last words to him before his death

Ziggy Marley opens up about his legendary father in the new episode of "Making Space with Hoda Kotb."

Women's Health

356d ago

Women's Health

103-year-old Jamaican grandma shares powerful lessons in living life to the fullest

Pearl Taylor has become a star on TikTok, where she gives her advice about happiness, love and healthy habits.

Essay

356d ago

Essay

Craig Melvin on raising mixed-race children: ‘We figure it out as we go along’

For Black History Month, TODAY's Craig Melvin shares his experience of being a father to kids Delano, 9, and Sybil, 7, with wife Lindsay Czarniak.

Essay

357d ago

Essay

My mom’s Haitian spaghetti is like a plate of confetti — a celebration of our history

It took me years to appreciate what it took for this dish to end up on my plate.

My mom’s Haitian spaghetti (espageti) recipe will blow your mind

Pop Culture

360d ago

Pop Culture

How did words like periodt, GYAT, cap and drip come to be? All about the Black history of slang

Black America is influencing internet jargon, and linguistic professors say the cultural impact warrants a deeper look at the Black community and its history.

Family

361d ago

Family

Bob Marley is the father of 12 children. What to know about his kids

The reggae singer's creativity lives on in his children.