Meet the Oakland woman behind a female basketball league helping WNBA hopefuls ‘dream big’
Amen-Ra A turned her passion as a basketball player in Mexico into an Oakland-based league where young women who dream of scoring it big in the WNBA can begin, improve and thrive.
Amen-Ra A turned her passion as a basketball player in Mexico into an Oakland-based league where young women who dream of scoring it big in the WNBA can begin, improve and thrive.
Black History Month marks 100 years of celebrating Black achievement
Black History Month is marking a major milestone this year.
Black History Month is marking a major milestone this year.
AI expanding care for the unhoused
Emma Mayerson, co-founder of Future Communities Institute, and Steve Good, president of Five Keys, talk California company using AI to help diagnose homeless Californians. The technology promises better access to health care.
Emma Mayerson, co-founder of Future Communities Institute, and Steve Good, president of Five Keys, talk California company using AI to help diagnose homeless Californians. The technology promises better access to health care.
'Chief is My Belief': Black history being made by firefighters in Alameda County
On the last day of Black History Month, KTVU is taking a look at the future through the eyes of the heroes we call firefighters.
On the last day of Black History Month, KTVU is taking a look at the future through the eyes of the heroes we call firefighters.
How Boozie Brunch is putting Bay Area restaurants on the map
Social media influencer Novi Mitchell, the creator of Boozie Brunch, has the inside scoop on the best places for mouthwatering eats— and she’s also serving up opportunity.
Social media influencer Novi Mitchell, the creator of Boozie Brunch, has the inside scoop on the best places for mouthwatering eats— and she’s also serving up opportunity.
Astrophysicist and artist Nia Imara breaks barriers
Nia Imara is the first Black woman to earn a PhD in astrophysics from UC Berkeley.
Nia Imara is the first Black woman to earn a PhD in astrophysics from UC Berkeley.
Black history month: Celebrating some amazing Bay Area youth
Black history month aims to pay tribute to African Americans, and is a chance to educate the public about championing and cheering on members of the Black community. KTVU is highlighting some amazing Bay Area youth during February, from poets to weightlifters.
Black history month aims to pay tribute to African Americans, and is a chance to educate the public about championing and cheering on members of the Black community. KTVU is highlighting some amazing Bay Area youth during February, from poets to weightlifters.
Oakland-based Dream Youth Clinic empowering youth of color
Dr. Aisha Mays founder of Dream Youth Clinic talks uplifting Black young mothers, youth impacted by sex trafficking, and gender-expansive youth.
Dr. Aisha Mays founder of Dream Youth Clinic talks uplifting Black young mothers, youth impacted by sex trafficking, and gender-expansive youth.
Oakland-based Black Rock Collective diversifying climbing
Philip Lang and Lehnen Brown with Black Rock Collective talk building a community with other Black climbers in a historically white-dominated sport.
Philip Lang and Lehnen Brown with Black Rock Collective talk building a community with other Black climbers in a historically white-dominated sport.
Annual 'Black Joy Parade' returns to Oakland
The annual Black Joy Parade returned to the streets of Oakland on Sunday. The parade is one of several events around the Bay Area celebrating Black History Month.
The annual Black Joy Parade returned to the streets of Oakland on Sunday. The parade is one of several events around the Bay Area celebrating Black History Month.
KTVU special: Celebrating Black History Month
Black history is American history. In the Bay Area, Black history runs deep. KTVU brings you stories about remarkable figures from the community who are changing the narrative and breaking barriers. Black History Month is a time to honor the accomplishments of past present and future generations of African Americans. It's a month-long celebration and a tribute to those who stood and continue to stand in the face of adversity.
Black history is American history. In the Bay Area, Black history runs deep. KTVU brings you stories about remarkable figures from the community who are changing the narrative and breaking barriers. Black History Month is a time to honor the accomplishments of past present and future generations of African Americans. It's a month-long celebration and a tribute to those who stood and continue to stand in the face of adversity.
Tiger Woods, Tim Scott, Sage Steele attend Trump’s Black History Month event
President Donald Trump hosted a Black History Month celebration at the White House on Thursday, continuing a long-standing tradition.
President Donald Trump hosted a Black History Month celebration at the White House on Thursday, continuing a long-standing tradition.
Oakland-based organization empowering youth through music therapy
Jeremy Phillips talks Stu212 music therapy providing an environment for youth to express their ideas, feelings, thoughts, and emotions.
Jeremy Phillips talks Stu212 music therapy providing an environment for youth to express their ideas, feelings, thoughts, and emotions.
A celebration of Black vintners, chefs and artists in the East Bay
An annual Black History Month celebration held in the East Bay kicks off Thursday in Oakland.
An annual Black History Month celebration held in the East Bay kicks off Thursday in Oakland.
Oakland-based organization healing the community from within
Noha Aboelata, co-founder of Roots Community Health talks about mission to provide medical and behavioral health care, housing, and youth services.
Noha Aboelata, co-founder of Roots Community Health talks about mission to provide medical and behavioral health care, housing, and youth services.
'Jump Squad 510' using Double Dutch to bring hope to Oakland streets
They call themselves Jump Squad 510, creator Ariel Loudd talks empowering Oakland's community one jump at a time.
They call themselves Jump Squad 510, creator Ariel Loudd talks empowering Oakland's community one jump at a time.
Bay Area Mural Program Showcases Community Stories Through Art
This Black History Month, we're shining a spotlight on the Bay Area Mural Program, a nonprofit using art to uplift and tell the stories of underserved communities. B.A.M.P.'s founder, Andre Jahmora, shares their mission and the stories behind the powerful murals.
This Black History Month, we're shining a spotlight on the Bay Area Mural Program, a nonprofit using art to uplift and tell the stories of underserved communities. B.A.M.P.'s founder, Andre Jahmora, shares their mission and the stories behind the powerful murals.
Black Love Oakland: A profanity-free hip-hop album for the community
An organization has recorded a profanity free hip-hop album at an Oakland studio. They say the Black youth of Oakland are often portrayed through a negative lens and they want to change that narrative.
An organization has recorded a profanity free hip-hop album at an Oakland studio. They say the Black youth of Oakland are often portrayed through a negative lens and they want to change that narrative.
Black Love Oakland: Profanity-free hip-hop album for the community
Tucked below West Oakland's Nimitz Freeway lies a recording studio in an area steeped with Black history. Inside, an organization called the Kingmakers of Oakland recently produced an entire profanity-free hip-hop album created by and in celebration of Black youth.
Tucked below West Oakland's Nimitz Freeway lies a recording studio in an area steeped with Black history. Inside, an organization called the Kingmakers of Oakland recently produced an entire profanity-free hip-hop album created by and in celebration of Black youth.
Bay Area Urban Debate League empowering public school students
Mya Whitaker, executive director of Bay Area Urban Debate League talks making competitive policy debate available to every public high school student. Ellyana Thorton and Jordan King-Henry are current high school debaters
Mya Whitaker, executive director of Bay Area Urban Debate League talks making competitive policy debate available to every public high school student. Ellyana Thorton and Jordan King-Henry are current high school debaters