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.
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.
Detroit Talladega College Club's Black History fundraiser helps Michigan students in need
Cynthia Ross is the co-chair of the Amistad and Murals Event, says the organization is trying to raise $50,000 by hosting a virtual viewing of the film "Amistad" on Saturday
Detroiter becomes first Black woman to become chief of neurosurgery at DMC Harper University Hospital
As Dr. Sonia Eden lives out her dream, the Detroit native is also paving the way for many Black women and people of color to do the same.
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.
SE Michigan Boys and Girls Club members pay homage to Black Wall Street with custom apparel
“The things we're doing now, I never expected to happen in my lifetime,” said one member of the club, whose design and creation was overseen by fashion professional Tommey Walker, founder of Detroit Vs. Everybody.
Chesterfield Twp's Arctic Circle to be 1st majority Black-owned brewery in state
Currently, Arctic Circle beers are made in Deven's kitchen - he is the head brewmaster. His partner, Eric Lehman, is the business guy. They started construction pre-pandemic and are not letting it slow the duo down.
The Souls of Black Folk art exhibit makes history at Scarab Club in Detroit
Donna Jackson is the curator of the exhibit, one that personifies the complexity of the Black experience. She calls it Souls of Black Folk: Bearing Our Truth, inspired by the book written by activist and author W.E.B. Du Bois in 1903.
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.
Before Martha Stewart, there was chef, author, TV host 'Mama Lena' Richard
Born Lena Richard in the small town of New Roads, Louisiana, "Mama Lena" became a chef and eventually moved to New Orleans where she broke many barriers in the Jim Crow south.
DIA celebrates Black History Month with array of free online content due to pandemic
"We're going to have performers who are going to do live screenings or they will have a video of something prepared for the DIA," Harrell said. "Black History Month is showcasing programming for children and families. We are dedicated to that."