Parades, festivals, expos: Black History Month events in 10 US cities
Just because your city didn’t make the list doesn’t mean there isn’t something going on for Black History Month, so be sure to check social media and search Google for local events.
Just because your city didn’t make the list doesn’t mean there isn’t something going on for Black History Month, so be sure to check social media and search Google for local events.
Black History Month 2023 theme highlights Black resistance in America
Every year, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) chooses the theme for Black History Month.
Every year, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) chooses the theme for Black History Month.
Award-winning poet helps launch this year’s Roswell Roots
The City of Roswell will kick off its Black History Month programming with "Lyrics and Lyre: An Evening of Poetry and Music."
The City of Roswell will kick off its Black History Month programming with "Lyrics and Lyre: An Evening of Poetry and Music."
Slavery reparations: How the US can follow one town's effort to right dark past
Should Black Americans be compensated for generations of oppression? From local communities to the steps of Congress, a PBS documentary airing on this MLK Day highlights the debate over reparations for slave descendants.
Should Black Americans be compensated for generations of oppression? From local communities to the steps of Congress, a PBS documentary airing on this MLK Day highlights the debate over reparations for slave descendants.
Black Business Month highlight: All-natural beauty products
Small business is the backbone of the American economy. And in honor of Black Business Month, the FOX 5 I-Team checks out an all-natural beauty line run by a local couple. Social media, they say, is their go-to tool for success.
Small business is the backbone of the American economy. And in honor of Black Business Month, the FOX 5 I-Team checks out an all-natural beauty line run by a local couple. Social media, they say, is their go-to tool for success.
Celebrating Black History: The complexities of Georgia’s Sapelo Island
Along coastal Georgia's Sapelo Island there is an ongoing effort to ensure the people there preserve what their enslaved ancestors worked so hard to attain and keep.
Along coastal Georgia's Sapelo Island there is an ongoing effort to ensure the people there preserve what their enslaved ancestors worked so hard to attain and keep.
5 Black innovators who reshaped American gardening and farming
Many agricultural practices, innovations, and foods that traveled with enslaved people from West Africa — or were developed by their descendants — remain unsung. Learn about five early Black innovators whose contributions reshaped the agricultural landscape.
Many agricultural practices, innovations, and foods that traveled with enslaved people from West Africa — or were developed by their descendants — remain unsung. Learn about five early Black innovators whose contributions reshaped the agricultural landscape.
Overlooked customers pulling their support from Support Black Colleges
According to its owners, Support Black Colleges takes in millions of dollars in revenue by selling clothing and caps. The Atlanta-based company is now facing criticism from customers for not delivering on its promises and its T-shirts.
According to its owners, Support Black Colleges takes in millions of dollars in revenue by selling clothing and caps. The Atlanta-based company is now facing criticism from customers for not delivering on its promises and its T-shirts.
HBCU Culture Battle of the Bands take over Gas South Arena
The sound of music filled the air around Gas South Arena as bands from five Historically Black Colleges and Universities came together. The HBCU Culture Battle of the Bands didn't just bring sounds to the metro Atlanta area but also a purpose.
The sound of music filled the air around Gas South Arena as bands from five Historically Black Colleges and Universities came together. The HBCU Culture Battle of the Bands didn't just bring sounds to the metro Atlanta area but also a purpose.
Celebrating Black History Month: Exploring the origins of 'Afro-Arab'
You've heard the term "African American." Many understand that to mean an American of African descent, but are you familiar with someone who identifies as Afro-Arab?
You've heard the term "African American." Many understand that to mean an American of African descent, but are you familiar with someone who identifies as Afro-Arab?
Singer-songwriter Rhonda Ross honors parents’ legacy
Singer-songwriter Rhonda Ross stopped by Atlanta Thursday morning to help honor her father, Motown Records founder Berry Gordy Jr.
Singer-songwriter Rhonda Ross stopped by Atlanta Thursday morning to help honor her father, Motown Records founder Berry Gordy Jr.
Harriet Tubman's legacy kept alive at Macon museum
Macon's Tubman Museum is dedicated to the woman known as the "Moses of her people" who escaped slavery to help others gain their freedom.
Macon's Tubman Museum is dedicated to the woman known as the "Moses of her people" who escaped slavery to help others gain their freedom.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A controversial old restaurant in Smyrna is one step closer to being torn down despite activists pleas to keep the historic site.