College Football Hall of Fame unveils Black QB history exhibit

As Black History Month continues, a new exhibit at the College Football Hall of Fame is shining a spotlight on the history, barriers and lasting impact of Black quarterbacks in college football.

Atlanta's Madame C.J. Walker Museum added to U.S. Civil Rights Trail

The Madame C.J. Walker Museum & WERDStudio in Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn Historic District has been officially added to the U.S. Civil Rights Trail.

Flat Rock Archives: How DeKalb sharecroppers became the county's first Black landowners

Beyond the vast network of nature trails and emerging new builds around the City of Stonecrest, there’s a story of resilience in the soil that enslaved people once tended to.

Cartersville hosts 4th annual Black History Parade and Pop-Up

Bartow County residents gathered Saturday for Cartersville’s fourth annual Black History Parade and Pop‑Up.

Efforts underway to preserve legacy of Dr. John Henry Jordan in Newnan

Dr. John Henry Jordan, Coweta County’s first Black doctor, provided healthcare, built businesses, and supported homeownership for Black families in the early 1900s.

Ruckage Denim Collection in Atlanta honors Tuskegee Airmen

A new exhibit in Atlanta is celebrating Black History Month with a fashion collection inspired by a historic group of Black aviators.

New historical marker dedicated to Citizens Trust Bank in Atlanta

A new historical marker has been dedicated to Citizens Trust Bank, recognizing its impact on Atlanta’s Black community and the Civil Rights Movement.

West African restaurant building bridges with education
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FOX 5 continues its Celebration of Black History Month with a story about a DeKalb County business. A restaurant celebrating Black History Month by building bridges with education

Pre-Civil War unveiled: Fulton County's push to preserve historic archive

Fulton County Probate Court officials called it “A Night in the Archives." It was a chance for attendees to get up close and personal with the documents that pre-dated the Civil War.

The Bugg Farm: A beacon of Black farming excellence in Georgia

It is well-documented the struggles and discrimination Black farmers have faced which caused many to lose their land. So, it’s pretty remarkable to hear the story of the Bugg Farm.

Celebrating Black History 2024
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FOX 5 Atlanta anchors Alex Whittler and Eric Perry present ?Celebrating Black History" from Atlanta's oldest museum dedicated to the accomplishments of Black people.

Fulton County task force begins research to make reparations reality for some Black families

Task force members say they've uncovered a mountain of evidence showing Fulton County benefited from slavery and the disenfranchisement of its Black residents during Jim Crow.