Black History Month: Author writes affirmations book for Black boys
The book, written by hip-hop documentarian & author Ace Clark, was created to uplift and inspire Black youth.
2 Black History Month art exhibits at the Wright represent freedom
In honor of Black History Month, the Charles H. Wright Museum is celebrating with two new exhibits honoring freedom and the artist behind these two exhibits are in Detroit to share.
Black History Month exhibits celebrate freedom at Charles H Wright Museum in Detroit
The two exhibits focus on African-Americans, in present-day society, and the other, on the history of African-Americans in this country.
Carr Center showcases art by Detroit students for Black History Month
Twenty-three student artists across 10 Detroit schools were selected through a juried process to have their original artwork featured in the Celebrating Black Arts exhibit.
Detroit students provide art for Black History Month
Twenty-three student artists across 10 Detroit schools were selected through a juried process to have their original artwork featured in the Celebrating Black Arts exhibit.
AMC offering $5 movie tickets to celebrate Black History Month
For $5, moviegoers can see a select set of films starring or created by Black filmmakers and actors. Here's the list.
Detroit art venues celebrated during Black History Month in city-wide event
Detroit's Black-owned and operated art galleries are being highlighted during Black History Month with an event called Sacred Spaces.
Detroit 8-year-old impersonates Black icons, joins Oprah on red carpet
Robin McKee, better known as Rosie White, impersonates historical figures like Harriet Tubman and entertainment icons like Whoopi Goldberg, Tina Turner, and even Oprah.
Black History Month: Anthony Anderson shares moment that altered course of his life in FOX’s ‘My Story’ series
“In a world where representation matters more than ever, we share ‘My Story,’” FOX Entertainment said.
Black History Month 2024 theme: African Americans’ influence on the arts in the US
This year’s theme highlights the influence Black artists have had on visual and performing arts, as well as literature, fashion, music, film, and much more.
7-year-old girl channels Spike Lee in tribute for Black History Month
Check out a 7-year-old girl who channeled Spike Lee.
Black History Month 2023: Here are notable historical figures who appeared on US postal stamps
Through the years, postal stamps have commemorated the achievements of African Americans and landmark moments that were pivotal to race relations in America.
Detroit students share talents during Pistons Foundation Black History Month Scholarship Event
Students showed off their talents Thursday during the Detroit Pistons Foundation's 18th annual Black History Month Scholarship Event.
Detroit 7-year-old keeps tradition alive with spot-on impersonation of Harriet Tubman
Two years ago, Rosie White, then only 5-years-old, went viral for her incredible personations of Black leaders including Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, and Michelle Obama. She's now 7 and, unsurprisingly, is only getting better.
When will Harriet Tubman finally be on the $20 bill?
Obama administration Treasury Secretary Jack Lew had selected Tubman to replace Andrew Jackson, the nation’s seventh president, on the $20 bill. But that was years ago.
Black Americans weigh in on what’s needed to overcome racial inequality
Many say key institutions would need to be rebuilt, and that voting is one of the most effective ways to bring about change.
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.
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.
Ford's first Black woman car designer writes book about blazing a trail in auto industry
It was Emeline King who designed the 1994 Ford Mustang interior. She also worked on the 1989 Thunderbird - the wheel program, the 2000 Thunderbird, and designed cars in Europe.
Dr. Sabrina Jackson: To 'Keep Hope Alive' is beneficial for health
"I want people to understand that Black history is everybody's history," said Dr. Sabrina Jackson. "So that we can all celebrate, we can all have gratitude, we can all use empathy. And lastly, we can still have hope for all people in this diaspora as we have seen benefits from African-American culture."