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."
Archival oral history recordings detail lives of Black Pontiac residents from early 20th century
There was a time when the passing of memory and experience was all done by word of mouth, and oral history is no less important. About 39 interviews on 70 to 80 tapes, from the archives at OU are being showcased.
Louisiana Creole Gumbo in Detroit's Eastern market forced out by landlord after 50 years
After more than 50 years, Louisiana Creole Gumbo in Detroit is being forced to close its original location after the landlord opted to sell the building.
Black History Month: Art exhibit at Scarab Club in Detroit honors Black women
"The Work of Our Hands: Black Women as the Cornerstone of a Culture" is showcasing art by Black women at the Scarab Club in Detroit.
'Building Better Men' collecting entries for annual Black hero contest
More than half of Black children in fourth grade read below basic reading level. Now a Detroit organization is collecting entries for an essay contest to help young Black boys in the area.
Black History Month: Artist Shirley Woodson discusses Detroit's influence on her work
"Shirley Woodson: Shield of the Nile Reflection” is on display at the Detroit Institute of Arts through June.
Metro Detroit man unveils voter app, hopes for 500k users by midterm
Myron Ragsdale of 4th & Main media creates "Info Vote" to try and boost voter turnout among black millennials
"Go Rosie Grow" gets honored by Governor Whitmer
Governor Whitmer honors young voices with a special black history month award
Scarab Club Black History Month exhibition includes collage art of FOX 2 employee
Onedia Adkins is our colleague, she has worked at FOX 2 for 22 years and she is 82 years old. The other day she turned on FOX 2 - and saw herself - in an art exhibit called "The Souls of Black Folk."
Family holds book release for Detroit Fire Sergeant, who died last year
Family of late Fire Sergeant Sivad Johnson holds book release for his memoir "Becoming Diamond: The Strongest, Most Valuable version of you."
5-year-old Rosie goes viral for Black History month videos
A 5-year-old from Detroit named Rosie has gone viral from posting Black History Month educational videos.