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.
Family-owned Inglewood bakery offers treats to satisfy every sweet tooth
From homemade peach cobbler, chocolate chip cookies, to strawberry banana pudding, a family-owned Inglewood bakery offers a delicious array of mouthwatering desserts to satisfy any sweet tooth and just in time for Valentine’s Day.
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.
In Depth: Black History Month, medical distrust and civil rights
Hal is joined by Dr. Victor Waters, the Chief Medical Officer of St. Bernardine’s Medical Center in San Bernardino. Dr. Waters explains the historic mistrust of the medical profession that the Black community has carried for generations.
LA’s ‘Kobbler King’ celebrates 27 years on baking table throne
A South Los Angeles man has baked his way to the top and has been in business for nearly 30 years. His waffles and desserts take decadence to a new level.
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.
Biracial figure skater advocates for social justice, representation in the sport
His moving performances have glided onto social media feeds. Three years after retiring from the competitive world, professional figure skater Elladj Balde has become a viral sensation — with a modern spin on the sport.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar serves as executive producer in 'Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution'
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is an executive producer behind the new History Channel documentary special "Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution."
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.
Harriet Tubman debit card criticized as ‘tone deaf’ and ‘disrespectful’ online
OneUnited Bank's release of its new Harriet Tubman debit card was met with heavy criticism online.
