California cities grapple with racist history of sundown towns

The practice of "sundown towns" dates to the 19th century and is named after signs that would tell Black people they needed to leave by "sundown."

Sugar Hill: The dark history the 10 Freeway has to a historic Black community

"Sugar Hill" was once a predominately Black neighborhood in Los Angeles where a number of prominent Black business owners, doctors, lawyers, and actors called home. The community was later upended by the construction of the 10 Freeway.

LAPD honors one of department's first Black officers
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LAPD dedicated the roll call room at a downtown police station to honor the memory of one of the first Black officers in the agency's history.

LAPD to honor one of department's first Black officers Wednesday

The LAPD will dedicate the roll call room at the LAPD Central Station to Robert William Stewart Wednesday. Stewart was one of the department's first Black officers.

LAPD honors one of department's first Black officers
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LAPD on Wednesday dedicated the roll call room at a downtown police station to honor the memory of one of the first Black officers in the agency's history.

Tubi honors Black History Month with new, original movie ‘Howard High’

“Howard High,” which premieres on FOX’s free streaming service Feb. 4, follows a high school musical group that must compete against a rival school in order to save their arts program.

‘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.

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.

New documentary spotlights the only Black female battalion to serve in the European theater during WW2
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In honor of Black History Month, we are spotlighting an inspiring group of women. They were part of the only all-black female battalion to serve in Europe during World War Two. Known as "Six Triple Eight," the battalion is now the focus of a new documentary. Good Day LA spoke with Jodie Grenier, CEO of the Foundation for Women Warriors, about their upcoming screening of the documentary and how you can watch.

Black woman protests for more than 600 days in Sherman Oaks, promoting positive change

If you've driven past the intersection of Sepulveda and Ventura Boulevards in Sherman Oaks over the last year and a half, you've likely seen Latora Green. Green has been protesting for more than 600 straight days in support of peace.

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.

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.”

Tubi celebrates Black History Month with two new original films

The new music documentary “Pass the Mic” and the musical teen drama “Howard High” join the more than 1,400 Black cinema titles that will be available on Tubi throughout Black History Month.

Black woman goes from part-time server to owner of Roseville Outback Steakhouse

Gretta Jackson said the road these past 20 years wasn't easy but it was worth it as she got a title nobody has: the first Black woman to own an Outback Steakhouse in the Detroit area.