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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
"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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
"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
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
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."
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."
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.