George Washington Carver Park: A historic legacy on Lake Allatoona
George Washington Carver Park, located on the shores of Lake Allatoona, holds a significant place in history.
George Washington Carver Park, located on the shores of Lake Allatoona, holds a significant place in history.
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.
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
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
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
Fayetteville’s first Black-owned shopping plaza ‘completely leased out’, owners say
Three months after the ribbon cutting, the owners of the Georgia city's first Black-owned shopping plaza say the space is completely leased out.
Three months after the ribbon cutting, the owners of the Georgia city's first Black-owned shopping plaza say the space is completely leased out.
Black History Month 2025 celebrates role of Black labor in building nation
This year's Black History Month theme celebrates the role of Black labor in building the nation through industry or community work.
This year's Black History Month theme celebrates the role of Black labor in building the nation through industry or community work.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Black History Month celebrations in metro Atlanta | 2024
February is Black History Month, which is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time to recognize their central role in U.S. history. Here is a list of Black History Month celebrations in metro Atlanta.
February is Black History Month, which is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time to recognize their central role in U.S. history. Here is a list of Black History Month celebrations in metro Atlanta.
Was Georgia’s white founder an ally to enslaved people? A new book dissects his history
DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond's book traces James Edward Oglethorpe’s origins before departing for America. Thurmond argues that seeing the cruelty of slavery firsthand changed Oglethorpe, who returned to England and shared his views with activists who would become Britain’s first abolitionists.
DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond's book traces James Edward Oglethorpe’s origins before departing for America. Thurmond argues that seeing the cruelty of slavery firsthand changed Oglethorpe, who returned to England and shared his views with activists who would become Britain’s first abolitionists.
Donzaleigh Abernathy reflects on Atlanta school integration: 'We stood up and did our part'
In 1965, Donzaleigh Abernathy - the daughter of civil rights leader Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. - was one of the first Black students to integrate the classrooms at Atlanta's Spring Street School.
In 1965, Donzaleigh Abernathy - the daughter of civil rights leader Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. - was one of the first Black students to integrate the classrooms at Atlanta's Spring Street School.
Alice Walker: World-renowned author grew up in small Georgia town
It was a small town in North Georgia that gave this world-renowned author her start.
It was a small town in North Georgia that gave this world-renowned author her start.
From segregation era to police chief: Douglasville leader hosting unity event
Gary Spark recalls stepping into Winston Elementary School for the first time at the conclusion of segregation in the 1960s.
Gary Spark recalls stepping into Winston Elementary School for the first time at the conclusion of segregation in the 1960s.
Black History Month: Author writes affirmations book for Black boys
The book, written by hip-hop documentarian & author Ace Clark, was created to uplift and inspire Black youth.
The book, written by hip-hop documentarian & author Ace Clark, was created to uplift and inspire Black youth.
Tulsa Race Massacre: How Atlantans can help victims finally rest in peace
More than 100 years ago, Black Wall Street was burned to the ground. Tulsa city leaders believe people from Atlanta, Coweta and Troup counties with the last names Bohannon, Meriwether, Daniel and Vaughn can help give the Tulsa Race Massacre victims a proper burial.
More than 100 years ago, Black Wall Street was burned to the ground. Tulsa city leaders believe people from Atlanta, Coweta and Troup counties with the last names Bohannon, Meriwether, Daniel and Vaughn can help give the Tulsa Race Massacre victims a proper burial.
Filmmakers talk upcoming 4-hour 'Gospel' series on PBS
A new four-hour docuseries airing on PBS next week takes a deep dive into the history of Black spirituality and music.
A new four-hour docuseries airing on PBS next week takes a deep dive into the history of Black spirituality and music.
Metro Atlanta Black-owned tech company hoping to change delivery industry with app
All month long, FOX5 celebrates Black people's accomplishments. An Atlanta-area Black-owned tech company hopes to change the delivery industry.
All month long, FOX5 celebrates Black people's accomplishments. An Atlanta-area Black-owned tech company hopes to change the delivery industry.
AMC offering $5 movie tickets to celebrate Black History Month
For $5, moviegoers can see a select set of films starring or created by Black filmmakers and actors. Here's the list.
For $5, moviegoers can see a select set of films starring or created by Black filmmakers and actors. Here's the list.
Black History Month: McLendon Hospital at risk of being forgotten forever
At one time, during segregation, the McLendon Hospital was one of just two places in Atlanta where African Americans could get medical care. The hospital has been gone for many years, and now there's concern the hospital is at risk of being forgotten forever.
At one time, during segregation, the McLendon Hospital was one of just two places in Atlanta where African Americans could get medical care. The hospital has been gone for many years, and now there's concern the hospital is at risk of being forgotten forever.