‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
Former Good Day Atlanta anchor Karen Graham has been a pioneer in broadcasting with her digital network offering the news in American Sign Language.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Spotlight on Atlanta's first black woman elected to city council
FOX 5 spoke to Caroline Long Banks, the first African American woman appointed and elected to Atlanta City Council. Banks discussed her life and legacy.
FOX 5 spoke to Caroline Long Banks, the first African American woman appointed and elected to Atlanta City Council. Banks discussed her life and legacy.
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.
The Buckhead Cascade City chapter of the Links has opened its virtual portal for a conversation about race, racism, and violence Tuesday.
Hall of Fame exhibit spotlights integration of college football
The newest exhibit at the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame examines the trailblazing players of color who helped integrate college football.
The newest exhibit at the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame examines the trailblazing players of color who helped integrate college football.
Civil rights to the White House: Black leaders who blazed trails in US politics and changed American history
From the Montgomery Bus Boycott to the 2020 election of Vice President Kamala Harris, here are some of the pioneers who blazed trails in civil rights and American politics.
From the Montgomery Bus Boycott to the 2020 election of Vice President Kamala Harris, here are some of the pioneers who blazed trails in civil rights and American politics.
Young entrepreneur looks to make Atlanta 'best place to start business'
Breaking into the competitive business and tech world is hard but one woman is leaving her mark. Entrepreneur Jewel Burks Solomon is helping underrepresented start-up companies get moving.
Breaking into the competitive business and tech world is hard but one woman is leaving her mark. Entrepreneur Jewel Burks Solomon is helping underrepresented start-up companies get moving.
Georgia rich with Black-owned or -operated banks and credit unions
As FOX 5 continues to highlight Black achievement during Black History Month, we look at banking. Access to credit is fundamental to financial growth and stability.
As FOX 5 continues to highlight Black achievement during Black History Month, we look at banking. Access to credit is fundamental to financial growth and stability.
Panel recommends 7 Negro Leagues for major league status
A baseball task force has recommended seven Negro Leagues for official recognition as major leagues.
A baseball task force has recommended seven Negro Leagues for official recognition as major leagues.
Rosa Parks, Amanda Gorman: Parents dress daughters up as trailblazing women for Black History Month
Jalen and Keyonna Seawright dressed up their two daughters to model Black female leaders for Black History Month.
Jalen and Keyonna Seawright dressed up their two daughters to model Black female leaders for Black History Month.
Utah school reverses course after 'reluctantly' letting parents opt-out of Black History Month curriculum
The charter school in Utah sent home an opt-out form after school officials said they received requests from parents that kids not participate in Black History Month curriculum and activities.
The charter school in Utah sent home an opt-out form after school officials said they received requests from parents that kids not participate in Black History Month curriculum and activities.
Great-granddaughter of Ida B. Wells publishes book about her legacy
American journalist and civil rights activist Ida B. Wells great-granddaughter has written a book on her legacy.
American journalist and civil rights activist Ida B. Wells great-granddaughter has written a book on her legacy.