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.
Black History Month: How an Austin teen turned lemons and honey into a multi-million dollar business
“Black Girl Magic is the ability for African American females to push past the restrictions that are set upon us today and show us that anything is possible," Ulmer said. "You can be an author, entrepreneur student no matter what the color of your skin is or what your gender is.”
“Black Girl Magic is the ability for African American females to push past the restrictions that are set upon us today and show us that anything is possible," Ulmer said. "You can be an author, entrepreneur student no matter what the color of your skin is or what your gender is.”
The Pan-African flag started as response to bigotry — It became an enduring symbol
The Pan-African flag first flew 100 years ago as a response to a bigoted song. It still serves as an inspiration to the African diaspora.
The Pan-African flag first flew 100 years ago as a response to a bigoted song. It still serves as an inspiration to the African diaspora.
'Strong, fierce, determined': Tiny ballerinas' photo shoot takes on symbolic meaning in honor of Black History Month
A group of ballerinas in Texas struck a pose, and the result was an adorable photo shoot — both fierce and meaningful.
A group of ballerinas in Texas struck a pose, and the result was an adorable photo shoot — both fierce and meaningful.
Timeline: How the civil rights movement unfolded throughout US history
Here's a timeline of the historical events of the civil rights movement that shaped the fight for social justice and against discrimination.
Here's a timeline of the historical events of the civil rights movement that shaped the fight for social justice and against discrimination.
6th grade Dearborn Divine Child student chosen to attend national Young Leaders conference in Washington DC
A sixth grade student has earned the educational experience of a lifetime.
A sixth grade student has earned the educational experience of a lifetime.
Harriet Tubman debit card criticized as ‘tone deaf’ and ‘disrespectful’ online
OneUnited Bank's release of its new Harriet Tubman debit card was met with heavy criticism online.
OneUnited Bank's release of its new Harriet Tubman debit card was met with heavy criticism online.
Shoebox soul food promotes black history at Beans and Cornbread in Detroit
Coleman and his talented team have been serving up the best soul food since 1997, but it was in 2018 that he decided to share - the shoebox lunch.
Coleman and his talented team have been serving up the best soul food since 1997, but it was in 2018 that he decided to share - the shoebox lunch.
Detroit's historic neighborhoods start with Annapolis Park
By the mid-20th century, white families started trading the city life for suburbs, which opened up room for African American families to found their own suburbs.
By the mid-20th century, white families started trading the city life for suburbs, which opened up room for African American families to found their own suburbs.
How Detroit is honoring Black History and promoting black-owned businesses
The City of Detroit is honoring black-owned businesses throughout Black History Month.
The City of Detroit is honoring black-owned businesses throughout Black History Month.
Dr. Rosa Gragg left trailblazing legacy with Detroit Assoc. of Colored Women's Clubs
She was bold and courageous, purchasing a home on Ferry Street in Detroit to hold club meetings during a time when African Americans weren't allowed to buy or rent homes in certain areas. That wasn't the only restriction.
She was bold and courageous, purchasing a home on Ferry Street in Detroit to hold club meetings during a time when African Americans weren't allowed to buy or rent homes in certain areas. That wasn't the only restriction.
Remembering George Washington Carver Elementary, a black school district built in Ferndale
The Carver School District lasted 15 years before Governor George Mennen Williams merged it with the Oak Park District
The Carver School District lasted 15 years before Governor George Mennen Williams merged it with the Oak Park District
‘By the People’ crowdsourcing project aims to transcribe legendary civil rights leader Rosa Parks’ papers
The transcription project, called “By the people,” is powered by volunteers across the country and launched the campaign to make Park’s papers more searchable and accessible online, including many items featured in the exhibition, “Rosa Parks: In Her Own Words.”
The transcription project, called “By the people,” is powered by volunteers across the country and launched the campaign to make Park’s papers more searchable and accessible online, including many items featured in the exhibition, “Rosa Parks: In Her Own Words.”
Michigan's fight to abolish slavery caused a rift in the Presbyterian Church
In the 1830s, the fight to abolish slavery picked up steam, especially in Michigan where people from across the state got together to form a society to fight oppression.
In the 1830s, the fight to abolish slavery picked up steam, especially in Michigan where people from across the state got together to form a society to fight oppression.
Black History Month theme highlights voting struggles spanning from 1800s to 2020
This year's Black History Month theme highlights over a century of voting struggles for black Americans.
This year's Black History Month theme highlights over a century of voting struggles for black Americans.
Conant Gardens, a historically black neighborhood named after a white abolitionist
The founder of the Detroit Anti Slavery society and its first president was Shubael Conant. Conant is also attributed to cultivating one of several prosperous historically black neighborhoods in Detroit.
The founder of the Detroit Anti Slavery society and its first president was Shubael Conant. Conant is also attributed to cultivating one of several prosperous historically black neighborhoods in Detroit.
Remembering Rosa Parks at Henry Ford Museum: 'She's a real superhero'
The Henry Ford Museum features a Rosa Parks display as Tuesday would have marked the civil rights icon's 107th birthday.
The Henry Ford Museum features a Rosa Parks display as Tuesday would have marked the civil rights icon's 107th birthday.