Feb. 22: Ryan Coogler honored for "Fruitvale Station"
Oakland's Ryan Coogler won an NAACP Award for Outstanding Independent Motion Picture for his film "Fruitvale Station" on February 22, 2014.
Oakland's Ryan Coogler won an NAACP Award for Outstanding Independent Motion Picture for his film "Fruitvale Station" on February 22, 2014.
Roy Clay Sr., the Godfather of Silicon Valley
Roy Clay Sr.'s place in history is not just in the tech world. The 91-year-old has been able to tell his story in a new book called, 'Unstoppable: The Unlikely Story of a Silicon Valley Godfather. KTVU's Claudine Wong sat down with Clay's three sons to talk about their father's story and his legacy.
Roy Clay Sr.'s place in history is not just in the tech world. The 91-year-old has been able to tell his story in a new book called, 'Unstoppable: The Unlikely Story of a Silicon Valley Godfather. KTVU's Claudine Wong sat down with Clay's three sons to talk about their father's story and his legacy.
Feb. 21: Nina Simone born
Singer Nina Simone was born 90 years ago today on February 21, 1933.
Singer Nina Simone was born 90 years ago today on February 21, 1933.
Feb. 20: 1st Oscar nomination for Black director
John Singleton became the first Black filmmaker to get a best director nomination from the Academy Awards for his movie "Boyz n the Hood" on February 20, 1992.
John Singleton became the first Black filmmaker to get a best director nomination from the Academy Awards for his movie "Boyz n the Hood" on February 20, 1992.
Feb. 19: Tuskegee Airmen break barriers in World War II
A group of men and women, known as the Tuskegee airmen, became the first all-Black fighter pilots in the US Army during World War II on February 19, 1942.
A group of men and women, known as the Tuskegee airmen, became the first all-Black fighter pilots in the US Army during World War II on February 19, 1942.
Feb. 18: Breakthrough in razors for shaving
Inventor Henry Grenon patented the razor-stropping device, which allows for a comfortable edge during shaving.
Inventor Henry Grenon patented the razor-stropping device, which allows for a comfortable edge during shaving.
Black Vines is a festival of wines
Black Vines Founder, Fern Stroud and Raymond Smith, Indigence Cellars Winemaker stopped by to talk about the 12th annual wine event that takes place in Oakland!
Black Vines Founder, Fern Stroud and Raymond Smith, Indigence Cellars Winemaker stopped by to talk about the 12th annual wine event that takes place in Oakland!
Black History Month 2023: Here are notable historical figures who appeared on US postal stamps
Through the years, postal stamps have commemorated the achievements of African Americans and landmark moments that were pivotal to race relations in America.
Through the years, postal stamps have commemorated the achievements of African Americans and landmark moments that were pivotal to race relations in America.
Songstress Carrie Cleveland still making music at 82
Bay Area musician Carrie Cleveland is preparing for the release of her latest project, four decades after her first album.
Bay Area musician Carrie Cleveland is preparing for the release of her latest project, four decades after her first album.
Black American women face glaring maternal mortality disparity
According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, Black American women are far more likely to die during pregnancy than other groups. KTVU's Heather Holmes and Alex Savidge discuss the issue with Dr. Nailah Thompson from Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center.
According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, Black American women are far more likely to die during pregnancy than other groups. KTVU's Heather Holmes and Alex Savidge discuss the issue with Dr. Nailah Thompson from Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center.
Feb. 16: "Black Panther" movie released
The blockbuster film "Black Panther," which was directed by Oakland native Ryan Coogler, was released in theaters on February 16, 2018.
The blockbuster film "Black Panther," which was directed by Oakland native Ryan Coogler, was released in theaters on February 16, 2018.
Feb. 17: Huey P. Newton born
Huey P. Newton, who co-founded the Black Panther Party in Oakland, was born on February 17, 1942.
Huey P. Newton, who co-founded the Black Panther Party in Oakland, was born on February 17, 1942.
Black LGBTQ trailblazer Billy DeFrank
Billy DeFrank was a pioneer and gay Black man in San Jose during a time when many people didn?t feel free to live openly. He moved to Oakland in 1966, and because of his activism, a center bearing his name has served the LGBTQ community for 40 years.
Billy DeFrank was a pioneer and gay Black man in San Jose during a time when many people didn?t feel free to live openly. He moved to Oakland in 1966, and because of his activism, a center bearing his name has served the LGBTQ community for 40 years.
Feb. 15: Maya Angelou wins Medal of Freedom
Poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou was awarded the highest civilian honor - the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou was awarded the highest civilian honor - the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Heart health and the Black community
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and for African Americans the numbers are even higher. According to the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Black adults are 30% more likely to die from heart disease than non-Hispanic white Americans. KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Dr. Nailah Thompson with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center about the disparity.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and for African Americans the numbers are even higher. According to the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Black adults are 30% more likely to die from heart disease than non-Hispanic white Americans. KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Dr. Nailah Thompson with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center about the disparity.
San Francisco ponders reparations for Black residents
San Francisco's African American Reparations Advisory Committee is preparing to present its initial report to that city's supervisors.
San Francisco's African American Reparations Advisory Committee is preparing to present its initial report to that city's supervisors.
Keep your heart healthy
As part of American Heart Month and Black History Month, we tapped Emergency Medicine Physician, Dr. Stephanie Brown from Sutter Health Alta Bates to bring awareness and the importance of knowing risk factors, preventative measures, signs of heart issues and factors connected to the Black community.
As part of American Heart Month and Black History Month, we tapped Emergency Medicine Physician, Dr. Stephanie Brown from Sutter Health Alta Bates to bring awareness and the importance of knowing risk factors, preventative measures, signs of heart issues and factors connected to the Black community.
Feb. 14: Frederick Douglass's birthday
Although his exact birthday is unknown because he was born in slavery, Frederick Douglass celebrated February 14, 1818, as his birthday because his mother called him "Little Valentine."
Although his exact birthday is unknown because he was born in slavery, Frederick Douglass celebrated February 14, 1818, as his birthday because his mother called him "Little Valentine."
Feb. 13: Sly & the Family Stone play MSG
Sly & the Family Stone, the first major American band to have a racially integrated lineup, performed at Madison Square Garden in New York on February 13, 1970.
Sly & the Family Stone, the first major American band to have a racially integrated lineup, performed at Madison Square Garden in New York on February 13, 1970.
Feb. 12: Black quarterbacks meet in Super Bowl
Quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs and Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles are scheduled to start today's Super Bowl, making it the first time that two Black quarterbacks will have started in the big game.
Quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs and Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles are scheduled to start today's Super Bowl, making it the first time that two Black quarterbacks will have started in the big game.