Black History Month: When and how it got started
Black History Month began as Negro History Week in February 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson.
Black History Month began as Negro History Week in February 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson.
Black History Month 2022 to celebrate 'Black Health and Wellness'
Black History Month 2022 starts on Feb. 1, and this year’s theme aims to focus on the importance of “Black Health and Wellness.”
Black History Month 2022 starts on Feb. 1, and this year’s theme aims to focus on the importance of “Black Health and Wellness.”
Tubi celebrates Black History Month with two new original films
The new music documentary “Pass the Mic” and the musical teen drama “Howard High” join the more than 1,400 Black cinema titles that will be available on Tubi throughout Black History Month.
The new music documentary “Pass the Mic” and the musical teen drama “Howard High” join the more than 1,400 Black cinema titles that will be available on Tubi throughout Black History Month.
Dasha Kelly Hamilton is 1st Black woman to be WI's poet laureate
In early 2021, the Wisconsin Poet Laureate Commission named Dasha Kelly Hamilton Wisconsin's new poet laureate.
In early 2021, the Wisconsin Poet Laureate Commission named Dasha Kelly Hamilton Wisconsin's new poet laureate.
Dasha Kelly Hamilton is 1st Black woman to be WI's poet laureate
In early 2021, the Wisconsin Poet Laureate Commission named Dasha Kelly Hamilton Wisconsin's new poet laureate.
In early 2021, the Wisconsin Poet Laureate Commission named Dasha Kelly Hamilton Wisconsin's new poet laureate.
Milwaukee nurse reflects on becoming 1st Black dean of nursing in WI
As we enter the final week of Black History Month, we look at the life of a Milwaukee woman who has dedicated her life to caring for others. The accomplished nurse talked with FOX6 News about her 36-year career in health care.
As we enter the final week of Black History Month, we look at the life of a Milwaukee woman who has dedicated her life to caring for others. The accomplished nurse talked with FOX6 News about her 36-year career in health care.
Milwaukee nurse reflects on becoming 1st Black dean of nursing in WI
As we enter the final week of Black History Month, we look at the life of a Milwaukee woman who has dedicated her life to caring for others. The accomplished nurse talked with FOX6 News about her 36-year career in health care.
As we enter the final week of Black History Month, we look at the life of a Milwaukee woman who has dedicated her life to caring for others. The accomplished nurse talked with FOX6 News about her 36-year career in health care.
Milwaukee youth of color open up at Bay View barbershop
A Bay View barbershop is offering more than trims and fades. It has become a space where young people can freely open up about their mental health.
A Bay View barbershop is offering more than trims and fades. It has become a space where young people can freely open up about their mental health.
Milwaukee woman paves the way for others to climb the MFD ladder
Sharon Purifoy talks about her job as a Milwaukee firefighter and moving up in the ranks of the department.
Sharon Purifoy talks about her job as a Milwaukee firefighter and moving up in the ranks of the department.
Milwaukee woman paves the way for others to climb the MFD ladder
Sharon Purifoy talks about her job as a Milwaukee firefighter and moving up in the ranks of the department.
Sharon Purifoy talks about her job as a Milwaukee firefighter and moving up in the ranks of the department.
Milwaukee event highlights Black-owned business during BHM
Rick Banks, the executive director of MKE Black, said the organization wanted to highlight Black businesses and food trucks in particular during its Black History Month programming.
Rick Banks, the executive director of MKE Black, said the organization wanted to highlight Black businesses and food trucks in particular during its Black History Month programming.
Milwaukee event highlights Black-owned business during BHM
Rick Banks, the executive director of MKE Black, said the organization wanted to highlight Black businesses and food trucks in particular during its Black History Month programming.
Rick Banks, the executive director of MKE Black, said the organization wanted to highlight Black businesses and food trucks in particular during its Black History Month programming.
Milwaukee’s Darick Books seeks to uplift, teach, create
There are just a handful of Black-owned bookstores in Wisconsin. One of them is Darick Books on Milwaukee's north side.
There are just a handful of Black-owned bookstores in Wisconsin. One of them is Darick Books on Milwaukee's north side.
Darick Books of Milwaukee seeks to uplift, teach, create
There are just a handful of Black-owned bookstores in Wisconsin. One of them is Darick Books on Milwaukee's north side.
There are just a handful of Black-owned bookstores in Wisconsin. One of them is Darick Books on Milwaukee's north side.
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.
Panel recommends 7 Negro Leagues for major league status
A baseball task force has recommended seven Negro Leagues for official recognition as major leagues.
A baseball task force has recommended seven Negro Leagues for official recognition as major leagues.
Milwaukee jazz guitarist has lifelong love affair with making music
As Milwaukee’s storied jazz history was written, Manty Ellis has remained a crucial character. The guitarist has been called the Godfather of Milwaukee jazz.
As Milwaukee’s storied jazz history was written, Manty Ellis has remained a crucial character. The guitarist has been called the Godfather of Milwaukee jazz.
Milwaukee jazz guitarist has lifelong love affair with making music
As Milwaukee’s storied jazz history was written, Manty Ellis has remained a crucial character. The guitarist has been called the Godfather of Milwaukee jazz.
As Milwaukee’s storied jazz history was written, Manty Ellis has remained a crucial character. The guitarist has been called the Godfather of Milwaukee jazz.
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.
ACLU elects 1st Black president in 101-year history
Deborah Archer, a professor at New York University School of Law with expertise in civil rights and racial justice, has become the first Black person in the 101-year history of the American Civil Liberties Union to be elected its president.
Deborah Archer, a professor at New York University School of Law with expertise in civil rights and racial justice, has become the first Black person in the 101-year history of the American Civil Liberties Union to be elected its president.