Most people recognize that there are first names given almost exclusively by black Americans to their children, such as Jamal and Latasha. Historical evidence does not support this belief. Until a few ...

Akua Lezli Hope is an award-winning poet, writer, and artist. Her name comes from the Akan language of Ghana, and means "born ...

There are few streets in Fayetteville named after Black historical figures. Street names in Fayetteville are often decided by developers rather than municipal governments. The process of naming a ...