Black History Month book sold at Target mislabels civil right icons, TMZ says
It's a rocky start to Black History Month. One magnet-style learning book about Civil Rights labels misnamed several Black American icons, TMZ reported.
It's a rocky start to Black History Month. One magnet-style learning book about Civil Rights labels misnamed several Black American icons, TMZ reported.
Push to open up Black college satellite campuses in San Francisco
There is a push in San Francisco to encourage Historically Black Colleges and Universities - also known as HBCUs - to open up new, satellite campuses downtown.
There is a push in San Francisco to encourage Historically Black Colleges and Universities - also known as HBCUs - to open up new, satellite campuses downtown.
Black History Month 2024 theme: African Americans’ influence on the arts in the US
This year’s theme highlights the influence Black artists have had on visual and performing arts, as well as literature, fashion, music, film, and much more.
This year’s theme highlights the influence Black artists have had on visual and performing arts, as well as literature, fashion, music, film, and much more.
1st grader at Chabot Elementary takes home national speech prize
At just 6-years old, Selma is not your ordinary kid. The 1st grader at Chabot Elementary School in Oakland is making her mark locally and nationally, by delivering speeches highlighting the work of historical Black American figures.
At just 6-years old, Selma is not your ordinary kid. The 1st grader at Chabot Elementary School in Oakland is making her mark locally and nationally, by delivering speeches highlighting the work of historical Black American figures.
‘It was surreal’: Florida native becomes Vanderbilt’s first Black woman neurosurgery resident
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
Harriet Tubman monument unveiled in New Jersey
The “Shadow of a Face” monument replaced a statue of Christopher Columbus which was removed in June 2020.
The “Shadow of a Face” monument replaced a statue of Christopher Columbus which was removed in June 2020.
San Francisco's famed Blackhawk jazz club showcased Black excellence
Many people aren't even aware San Francisco's Blackhawk jazz club existed, but in its time, the Tenderloin dive bar regularly showcased Black musical excellence. Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk recorded albums there, Billie Holiday played some of her last West Coast gigs there and Johnny Mathis was discovered there.
Many people aren't even aware San Francisco's Blackhawk jazz club existed, but in its time, the Tenderloin dive bar regularly showcased Black musical excellence. Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk recorded albums there, Billie Holiday played some of her last West Coast gigs there and Johnny Mathis was discovered there.
Target features work of Oakland educator, author of children's books for Black History Month
This month, the work of an Oakland educator and celebrated author of children’s books was featured at Target stores to mark Black History Month. The author’s work and success also earned her a visit to the White House on Tuesday.
This month, the work of an Oakland educator and celebrated author of children’s books was featured at Target stores to mark Black History Month. The author’s work and success also earned her a visit to the White House on Tuesday.
Bay Area woman among growing list of Black female venture capitalist
Black History Month is often marked by recognizing the barrier breakers of the past, but even today barriers are still being broken.
Black History Month is often marked by recognizing the barrier breakers of the past, but even today barriers are still being broken.
Bay Area woman among growing list of Black female venture capitalist
Monique Woodard, founder of San Francisco-based Cake Ventures, is among a still small, but growing list of Black women, venture capitalists.
Monique Woodard, founder of San Francisco-based Cake Ventures, is among a still small, but growing list of Black women, venture capitalists.
San Francisco's famed Blackhawk jazz club showcased Black excellence
Many people aren't even aware San Francisco's Blackhawk jazz club existed, but in its time, the Tenderloin dive bar regularly showcased Black musical excellence. It was where the city's native son, Johnny Mathis, was discovered.
Many people aren't even aware San Francisco's Blackhawk jazz club existed, but in its time, the Tenderloin dive bar regularly showcased Black musical excellence. It was where the city's native son, Johnny Mathis, was discovered.
Feb. 28: Oakland's 1st Black-owned brewery
Hella Coastal, which was the first Black-owned brewery in Oakland, paid tribute to civil rights leaders on their beer cans on February 28, 2022.
Hella Coastal, which was the first Black-owned brewery in Oakland, paid tribute to civil rights leaders on their beer cans on February 28, 2022.
Feb. 27: Black figure skater wins Olympic medal
On February 27, 1988, Debbie Thomas became the first Black athlete to win a medal at a Winter Olympics when she was awarded the bronze in figure skating at the Calgary games.
On February 27, 1988, Debbie Thomas became the first Black athlete to win a medal at a Winter Olympics when she was awarded the bronze in figure skating at the Calgary games.
Feb. 26: Mahershala Ali wins Oscar
Oakland's own Mahershala Ali won a best supporting actor Academy Award on February 26, 2017 for his role in "Moonlight."
Oakland's own Mahershala Ali won a best supporting actor Academy Award on February 26, 2017 for his role in "Moonlight."
Feb. 25: SF's 1st Black firefighter honored
Earl Gage, Jr., who was the first Black firefighter with the San Francisco Fire Department, was honored with a mural at Rosa Parks Elementary School on February 25, 2022.
Earl Gage, Jr., who was the first Black firefighter with the San Francisco Fire Department, was honored with a mural at Rosa Parks Elementary School on February 25, 2022.
Feb. 24: 1st Black woman gets medical degree
After graduating from the New England Female Medical College, Rebecca Lee Crumpler became the first Black woman with an M.D. on February 24, 1864.
After graduating from the New England Female Medical College, Rebecca Lee Crumpler became the first Black woman with an M.D. on February 24, 1864.
1st Black woman to pilot spacecraft honored
Sian Proctor was the first Black woman to pilot a spacecraft during a 3-day mission on a commercial craft.
Sian Proctor was the first Black woman to pilot a spacecraft during a 3-day mission on a commercial craft.
San Francisco's famed Blackhawk jazz club showcased Black excellence
Many people aren't even aware San Francisco's Blackhawk jazz club existed, but the Tenderloin dive bar regularly showcased Black excellence and was where SF native Johnny Mathis was discovered.
Many people aren't even aware San Francisco's Blackhawk jazz club existed, but the Tenderloin dive bar regularly showcased Black excellence and was where SF native Johnny Mathis was discovered.
Black Joy Parade 2023
Oakland's own Black Joy Parade Founder, Elisha Greenwell stopped by to spread some "JOY" ahead of this Sunday's big parade and community event.
Oakland's own Black Joy Parade Founder, Elisha Greenwell stopped by to spread some "JOY" ahead of this Sunday's big parade and community event.
Feb. 23: Marines promote 1st Black general
On February 23, 1979, Frank Petersen, Jr. was promoted to brigadier general, the first African-American general in the Marine Corps.
On February 23, 1979, Frank Petersen, Jr. was promoted to brigadier general, the first African-American general in the Marine Corps.