‘Black Minds Matter’: Focusing on mental health and African Americans in February
This year’s theme for Black History Month, “Black Health and Wellness,” is more important than ever during the pandemic, but many advocates say it’s also meant to call attention to the growing mental health issues many Black Americans face.
Black History Month honors medical pioneers for 2022 theme
Charles Drew, Rebecca Lee Crumpler and Daniel Hale Williams are just a few of the practitioners who revolutionized modern medicine.
New documentary spotlights the only Black female battalion to serve in the European theater during WW2
In honor of Black History Month, we are spotlighting an inspiring group of women. They were part of the only all-black female battalion to serve in Europe during World War Two. Known as "Six Triple Eight," the battalion is now the focus of a new documentary. Good Day LA spoke with Jodie Grenier, CEO of the Foundation for Women Warriors, about their upcoming screening of the documentary and how you can watch.
Black woman protests for more than 600 days in Sherman Oaks, promoting positive change
If you've driven past the intersection of Sepulveda and Ventura Boulevards in Sherman Oaks over the last year and a half, you've likely seen Latora Green. Green has been protesting for more than 600 straight days in support of peace.
Black History Month: Ways to celebrate Black excellence in America
There are a bunch of ways to celebrate Black History Month in your own special way, but here are a few ideas to get you started.
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 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.”
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.
Dad of Victor Glover Jr. speaks on astronaut son's accomplishments: 'I am proud of him to infinity and beyond'
The proud father of Victor Glover Jr. was all smiles when FOX 11 asked about his astronaut son's accomplishments.
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.
Police Commissioners reinstate one of LAPD's first Black officer in push to fix '120-year-old injustice'
The Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners voted to reinstate one of LAPD's first Black officers in the community's push to "fix a 120-year-old injustice."
Angels on High: Black History Month honored at local church with art exhibit on racial injustice
Angels on High remembers Black men and women who've lost their lives to police gunfire and/or racial injustice.
In Depth: African American firefighter museum
For Black History Month we take a visit to LA's African American Firefighters Museum.
Culture Conversations: Amplifying the voices of the McBride sisters and David Gross
In this Black history episode of Culture Conversations, we are celebrating Black entrepreneurs. Host Mimi Brown speaks to Robin and Andréa McBride, founders of the McBride Sisters Wine in San Luis Obispo, as well as David Gross, business partner to the late Nipsey Hussle.
Black History Month honored at local church with art exhibit on racial injustice
"Angels on High" remembers Black men and women who've lost their lives to police gunfire and/or racial injustice.
Thrillist shares its list of LA’s best Black-owned restaurants
In honor of Black History Month, Thrillist shares its list of the best Black-owned restaurants in Los Angeles that can be enjoyed year-round.
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.
Family-owned Inglewood bakery offers treats to satisfy every sweet tooth
From homemade peach cobbler, chocolate chip cookies, to strawberry banana pudding, a family-owned Inglewood bakery offers a delicious array of mouthwatering desserts to satisfy any sweet tooth and just in time for Valentine’s Day.
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.
In Depth: Black History Month, medical distrust and civil rights
Hal is joined by Dr. Victor Waters, the Chief Medical Officer of St. Bernardine’s Medical Center in San Bernardino. Dr. Waters explains the historic mistrust of the medical profession that the Black community has carried for generations.