How Muhammad Ali, African American Muslims established Houston’s most historic mosque
In January 1978, a former Christian Science church on Third Ward, was purchased and turned into Houston Masjid Al-Islam with funds donated by late heavyweight boxing champion, Muhammad Ali and his manager, Jabir (Herbert) Muhammad.
Alvin Ailey Dance Theater celebrates Black History Month with Atlanta performances
The Alvin Ailey Dance Theater is celebrating Black History Month and a major milestone at the Fox Theatre this weekend.
Podcast captures conversations usually reserved for Black barbershops, hair salons
The barbershop and beauty salon in Black culture are many things. There's a special complexity to it. The stories and the bonding. But a Georgia couple is taking it to the next level.
Afro-Latino community finds ways to celebrate both heritages
Atlanta is a melting pot of cultures and many members of the Afro-Latino community said it took them some time to stand strong and embrace their culture.
Georgia's Afro-Caribbean culture celebrates Black History Month
They are part of the rich diversity in metro Atlanta and in the Black community. Afro-Caribbean culture is alive and thriving in Georgia.
6-year-old creates educational videos impersonating famous black icons
Rosie White's videos will teach viewers about famous black women and inventors for Black History Month. Her and her mom make videos all year long, but put an emphasis on February.
10-year-old empowering young girls through dolls
Two dolls and a 10-year-old girl are on a mission to empower young black girls everywhere.
Smyrna leaders extend deadline to move Aunt Fanny's Cabin after no previous offers
A controversial old restaurant in Smyrna is one step closer to being torn down despite activists pleas to keep the historic site.
‘Black Minds Matter’: Focusing on mental health and African Americans in February
This year’s theme for Black History Month, “Black Health and Wellness,” is more important than ever during the pandemic, but many advocates say it’s also meant to call attention to the growing mental health issues many Black Americans face.
Orchestra Noir helps launch Black History Month in Roswell
One of the country's most talked-about orchestras will take the stage in Roswell Friday, helping the city launch this year's Black History Month celebration.
Black History Month honors medical pioneers for 2022 theme
Charles Drew, Rebecca Lee Crumpler and Daniel Hale Williams are just a few of the practitioners who revolutionized modern medicine.
Riverdance tour 2022 includes group's 1st Black female dancer
Morgan Bullock has been dancing for years, but her popularity exploded recently when TikTok videos of her high kicking and tapping to Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat and SZA went viral.
Georgia couple becomes first Black owners of an autonomous grocery store in the world
Jamie and Jilea Hemmings opened the first autonomous grocery store with robotic delivery in the United States during the COVID pandemic and say their plan is to have hundreds of them across the country.
Black History Month: Ways to celebrate Black excellence in America
There are a bunch of ways to celebrate Black History Month in your own special way, but here are a few ideas to get you started.
Black History Month: When and how it got started
Black History Month began as Negro History Week in February 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson.
Willie O’Ree, 1st Black NHL player, getting Congressional Gold Medal
Willie O’Ree suited up as the first Black player for the NHL 64 years ago, and has since worked for several decades as a diversity ambassador to the league.
Black History Month 2022 to celebrate 'Black Health and Wellness'
Black History Month 2022 starts on Feb. 1, and this year’s theme aims to focus on the importance of “Black Health and Wellness.”
Former FOX 5 anchor breaks ground with 1st digital deaf network
Former Good Day Atlanta anchor Karen Graham has been a pioneer in broadcasting with her digital network offering the news in American Sign Language.
Buckhead Cascade City Links provides safe space for parents, teens to discuss race
The Buckhead Cascade City chapter of the Links has opened its virtual portal for a conversation about race, racism, and violence Tuesday.