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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
"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."
Remembering Carl B. Stokes, a Black trailblazer in politics and media
Carl Burton Stokes was the first African-American mayor of a major city and the first African-American TV news anchor.
Carl Burton Stokes was the first African-American mayor of a major city and the first African-American TV news anchor.
Spotlighting Black Americans' medical research milestones from smallpox to COVID-19
Long before COVID-19, SARS, and the flu - there was smallpox and in the early 1700s, it was running rampant in Massachusetts. Now, in 2020, an African-American scientist is at the forefront of creating the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Long before COVID-19, SARS, and the flu - there was smallpox and in the early 1700s, it was running rampant in Massachusetts. Now, in 2020, an African-American scientist is at the forefront of creating the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
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.
Celebrate Black History Month with Tubi. The streaming platform offers one of the largest Black cinema collections available online — and it’s free.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DC man offers refuge to nearly 100 protesters to protect them from injury and arrest
To protect protesters from injury, Rahul Dubey opened his doors to over 100 people in Northwest following a citywide curfew.
To protect protesters from injury, Rahul Dubey opened his doors to over 100 people in Northwest following a citywide curfew.
Celebrating Geraldine Bledsoe Ford, the first Black female judge in Michigan
In 1966 Geraldine Bledsoe Ford was the first Black female judge in Michigan and one of the first women judges in the country.
In 1966 Geraldine Bledsoe Ford was the first Black female judge in Michigan and one of the first women judges in the country.
First Independence Bank, one of the largest Black-owned bank in the country, headquartered in Detroit
In this Black History Month special, we take a look at First Independence Bank, one of the largest Black-owned banks in America that is headquartered right here in Detroit.
In this Black History Month special, we take a look at First Independence Bank, one of the largest Black-owned banks in America that is headquartered right here in Detroit.
How Black History Month got started and who was pivotal in it's lasting legacy
The celebration of black history started in 1921. Back then it was just a week in April known as Negro, Arts, and History Week. It was started after a member of Omega Psi Phi, an African American Greek fraternity, heard an inspiring speech by Dr. Carter G. Woodson.
The celebration of black history started in 1921. Back then it was just a week in April known as Negro, Arts, and History Week. It was started after a member of Omega Psi Phi, an African American Greek fraternity, heard an inspiring speech by Dr. Carter G. Woodson.
A launch pad for civil rights and refuge from civil unrest, Detroit's Alpha House has a storied history
Through Detroit's complicated and sometimes violent past, the Alpha House has remained standing as a launching pad for the civil rights movement in the 50s, a calming influence during the 67 riots, and a focal point for civic improvement and education in the '70s, '80s and beyond.
Through Detroit's complicated and sometimes violent past, the Alpha House has remained standing as a launching pad for the civil rights movement in the 50s, a calming influence during the 67 riots, and a focal point for civic improvement and education in the '70s, '80s and beyond.
A pretty mural in Detroit has a dark history baked in racism
The Birwood wall, located near Eight Mile and Wyoming has a dark history, despite the vibrant colors that now span its surface. And activists want to shine a light on that history.
The Birwood wall, located near Eight Mile and Wyoming has a dark history, despite the vibrant colors that now span its surface. And activists want to shine a light on that history.
The historical legacy of barber shops in the African American community
For members of the African American community, a barbershop is more than just a place to get a nice trim. It's a sanctuary for conversation, community support and a place to feel safe in.
For members of the African American community, a barbershop is more than just a place to get a nice trim. It's a sanctuary for conversation, community support and a place to feel safe in.
Why Detroit Memorial Park Cemetery should be celebrated this Black History Month
Detroit Memorial Park Cemetery is the final resting place for many influential African American leaders.
Detroit Memorial Park Cemetery is the final resting place for many influential African American leaders.