Atlanta Hawks Foundation seeks to raise cancer awareness during Black History Month
Going to the doctor and talking about health can be tricky when it comes to men and that’s why the Atlanta Hawks Foundation is working to change the stigma.
Going to the doctor and talking about health can be tricky when it comes to men and that’s why the Atlanta Hawks Foundation is working to change the stigma.
Black History Month Profile: Groundbreaking journalist and activist Xernona Clayton
From the movement to the media, Xernona Clayton is a woman of many accomplishments.
From the movement to the media, Xernona Clayton is a woman of many accomplishments.
Black leads, Black legacy, Black love stories: These free-to-stream films are perfect for Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month with Tubi. The streaming platform offers one of the largest Black cinema collections available online — and it’s free.
Celebrate Black History Month with Tubi. The streaming platform offers one of the largest Black cinema collections available online — and it’s free.
Black History Month focusing on ‘The Black Family’ as theme for 2021
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History, or ASALH, chose the theme because the Black family has been a target of study in various academic disciplines.
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History, or ASALH, chose the theme because the Black family has been a target of study in various academic disciplines.
Feb. 1 marks National Freedom Day, observing the end of slavery
Feb. 1 isn’t just the first day of Black History Month. It’s also National Freedom Day, pioneered by a former slave to commemorate abolition.
Feb. 1 isn’t just the first day of Black History Month. It’s also National Freedom Day, pioneered by a former slave to commemorate abolition.
Black History Month: The little-known backstory
February marks the start of Black History Month and while many people are familiar with the annual celebration, the details of its origin are not as well known.
February marks the start of Black History Month and while many people are familiar with the annual celebration, the details of its origin are not as well known.
120 years later, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' still rings through the halls where it was first performed
“Lift Every Voice and Sing” began as a poem written by a school principal. It grew to become known as the “Black National Anthem.”
“Lift Every Voice and Sing” began as a poem written by a school principal. It grew to become known as the “Black National Anthem.”
High-tech Chicago exhibit puts visitors eye-to-eye with MLK
Imagine being so close to Martin Luther King Jr. as he gives one of the world’s most famous speeches that you notice the creases in his face and then realize the late civil rights leader is looking you square in the eye.
Imagine being so close to Martin Luther King Jr. as he gives one of the world’s most famous speeches that you notice the creases in his face and then realize the late civil rights leader is looking you square in the eye.
UGA's first black graduate gets college named for her
The first black graduate of the University of Georgia makes history again.
The first black graduate of the University of Georgia makes history again.
The Sights and Sounds Black Culture Expo Museum in DeKalb County
It is a one-of-a-kind exhibition celebrating the black experience in America and it’s in the heart of metro Atlanta.
It is a one-of-a-kind exhibition celebrating the black experience in America and it’s in the heart of metro Atlanta.
The legacy of real estate mogul HJ Russell
Herman J Russell built one of the country's leading black owned construction, real estate and concessions empires.
Herman J Russell built one of the country's leading black owned construction, real estate and concessions empires.
African Americans making their mark in the wine industry
From the vineyards to the marketplace, African Americans are making their mark in the wine industry. During February's Black History Month, FOX 5's Deidra Dukes featured a community of Black vintners, sommeliers and winery owners sharing their passion for wine with the world.
From the vineyards to the marketplace, African Americans are making their mark in the wine industry. During February's Black History Month, FOX 5's Deidra Dukes featured a community of Black vintners, sommeliers and winery owners sharing their passion for wine with the world.
Overcoming Forsyth County's dark history
It's part of Forsyth County's dark history that some will never forget. in 1912, all black people were forced out of the county. Many would say the county is still haunted by its past, but there are those with hope for a better future.
It's part of Forsyth County's dark history that some will never forget. in 1912, all black people were forced out of the county. Many would say the county is still haunted by its past, but there are those with hope for a better future.
Black History Month: How an Austin teen turned lemons and honey into a multi-million dollar business
“Black Girl Magic is the ability for African American females to push past the restrictions that are set upon us today and show us that anything is possible," Ulmer said. "You can be an author, entrepreneur student no matter what the color of your skin is or what your gender is.”
“Black Girl Magic is the ability for African American females to push past the restrictions that are set upon us today and show us that anything is possible," Ulmer said. "You can be an author, entrepreneur student no matter what the color of your skin is or what your gender is.”
The Pan-African flag started as response to bigotry — It became an enduring symbol
The Pan-African flag first flew 100 years ago as a response to a bigoted song. It still serves as an inspiration to the African diaspora.
The Pan-African flag first flew 100 years ago as a response to a bigoted song. It still serves as an inspiration to the African diaspora.
'Strong, fierce, determined': Tiny ballerinas' photo shoot takes on symbolic meaning in honor of Black History Month
A group of ballerinas in Texas struck a pose, and the result was an adorable photo shoot — both fierce and meaningful.
A group of ballerinas in Texas struck a pose, and the result was an adorable photo shoot — both fierce and meaningful.
Timeline: How the civil rights movement unfolded throughout US history
Here's a timeline of the historical events of the civil rights movement that shaped the fight for social justice and against discrimination.
Here's a timeline of the historical events of the civil rights movement that shaped the fight for social justice and against discrimination.
'Breakfast Club' celebrates member, WWII veteran who recently turned 100
A Georgia native and WWII veteran, who calls Atlanta home, recently celebrated a milestone birthday. William Robie turned 100 on January 29, 2020.
A Georgia native and WWII veteran, who calls Atlanta home, recently celebrated a milestone birthday. William Robie turned 100 on January 29, 2020.
Black History Month: Explore monuments, cultural sites honoring black Americans across US
Here's a list of historical sites, cultural centers and monuments honoring black Americans and moments in black history.
Here's a list of historical sites, cultural centers and monuments honoring black Americans and moments in black history.
‘By the People’ crowdsourcing project aims to transcribe legendary civil rights leader Rosa Parks’ papers
The transcription project, called “By the people,” is powered by volunteers across the country and launched the campaign to make Park’s papers more searchable and accessible online, including many items featured in the exhibition, “Rosa Parks: In Her Own Words.”
The transcription project, called “By the people,” is powered by volunteers across the country and launched the campaign to make Park’s papers more searchable and accessible online, including many items featured in the exhibition, “Rosa Parks: In Her Own Words.”