Feb. 11: Nelson Mandela released from prison
Nelson Mandela, who fought against South Africa's racist apartheid system, was released from prison after serving 27 years on Feb. 11, 1990.
Nelson Mandela, who fought against South Africa's racist apartheid system, was released from prison after serving 27 years on Feb. 11, 1990.
Feb. 10: Roberta Flack's birthday
Singer Roberta Flack, who recorded "Killing Them Softly," turns 86 years old today.
Singer Roberta Flack, who recorded "Killing Them Softly," turns 86 years old today.
Student's 'racist' joke at East Bay school mocks Black History Month with cotton balls
A student brought cotton balls to Diablo View Middle School allegedly to mock the celebrations of Black History Month, school officials said.
A student brought cotton balls to Diablo View Middle School allegedly to mock the celebrations of Black History Month, school officials said.
Students from 2 Philadelphia schools recorded using racist language in social media video
Saint Hubert Catholic High School and Franklin Towne Charter High School, both in Philadelphia, released statements condemning the video and students' actions.
Saint Hubert Catholic High School and Franklin Towne Charter High School, both in Philadelphia, released statements condemning the video and students' actions.
Making Santa Rosa history: meet Mayor Natalie Rogers
Natalie Rogers made Santa Rosa history in December 2022 when she was selected by her fellow city council members to serve as the city's mayor. She is the first black woman to hold the role. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes spoke with Rogers about her priorities for Santa Rosa this year.
Natalie Rogers made Santa Rosa history in December 2022 when she was selected by her fellow city council members to serve as the city's mayor. She is the first black woman to hold the role. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Heather Holmes spoke with Rogers about her priorities for Santa Rosa this year.
Women of color rally in Oakland against increased threats against them
A number of Bay Area and state lawmakers took part in a rally outside Oakland City Hall to denounce the increase in violent threats and harassment against women of color.
A number of Bay Area and state lawmakers took part in a rally outside Oakland City Hall to denounce the increase in violent threats and harassment against women of color.
Feb. 9: Bay Area artist draws Google Doodle
Last Feb. 9, the daily Google Doodle was drawn by Bay Area artist Monique Wray. It was an illustration of Toni Stone, who was herself the first woman to play in a men's professional baseball league.
Last Feb. 9, the daily Google Doodle was drawn by Bay Area artist Monique Wray. It was an illustration of Toni Stone, who was herself the first woman to play in a men's professional baseball league.
Feb. 8: SF artist designs commemorative footwear
Rewina Beshue, an artist in San Francisco, created a sneaker for Vans that celebrated Black History Month.
Rewina Beshue, an artist in San Francisco, created a sneaker for Vans that celebrated Black History Month.
Michelle Obama teams with Audible for new podcast
Michelle Obama’s recent celebrity-filled book tour is becoming a podcast.
Michelle Obama’s recent celebrity-filled book tour is becoming a podcast.
Feb. 6: Football pioneer dies
John Nisby, a San Francisco native, was a pro football player who helped integrate the Washington team in 1962. Nisby died on this day in 2011.
John Nisby, a San Francisco native, was a pro football player who helped integrate the Washington team in 1962. Nisby died on this day in 2011.
Feb. 7: Negro History Week created
The first Negro History Week began on February 7, 1926. It was started by author and historian Carter G. Woodson.
The first Negro History Week began on February 7, 1926. It was started by author and historian Carter G. Woodson.
Feb. 4: Rosa Parks' birthday
Civil rights activist Rosa Parks, who sparked the Montgomery bus boycott, was born on Feb. 4, 1913.
Civil rights activist Rosa Parks, who sparked the Montgomery bus boycott, was born on Feb. 4, 1913.
Feb. 5: Willie Brown's memoir
Willie Brown, who was San Francisco's first Black mayor, published his memoir on thi.s day in 2008
Willie Brown, who was San Francisco's first Black mayor, published his memoir on thi.s day in 2008
Principal heralded for KIPP Bridge Academy's success
The KIPP Bridge Academy is a charter school in West Oakland is transforming the power of education by creating a passionate community for learning. It all starts at the top as we highlight the principal.
The KIPP Bridge Academy is a charter school in West Oakland is transforming the power of education by creating a passionate community for learning. It all starts at the top as we highlight the principal.
‘This is real’: Sesame Street’s first Black woman puppeteer fills ‘impactful’ role
Megan Piphus Peace never dreamed she'd be working on the same set she watched as a child — and inspiring young Black girls to pursue their passions.
Megan Piphus Peace never dreamed she'd be working on the same set she watched as a child — and inspiring young Black girls to pursue their passions.
Feb. 3: Ice cream scooper invented
Alfred Cralle invented the "ice cream mold and disher" on February 3, 1897.
Alfred Cralle invented the "ice cream mold and disher" on February 3, 1897.
Alameda County's first Black DA on how she's putting focus on police accountability
Pamela Price is Alameda County's first Black district attorney. Price spoke with KTVU's Alex Savidge about her background as an activist and civil rights attorney. She said she's committed to reforming the criminal justice system.
Pamela Price is Alameda County's first Black district attorney. Price spoke with KTVU's Alex Savidge about her background as an activist and civil rights attorney. She said she's committed to reforming the criminal justice system.
Feb. 2: Delroy Lindo wins acting award
On this day, actor Delroy Lindo, who lives in Oakland, received a critics choice award for hs contributions to Black cinema.
On this day, actor Delroy Lindo, who lives in Oakland, received a critics choice award for hs contributions to Black cinema.
Poetry in Motion
The prolific words of San Francisco's Poet Laureate, Tongo Eisen-Martin, shines a light on the love, pain, loss and hope in honor of Black History Month.
The prolific words of San Francisco's Poet Laureate, Tongo Eisen-Martin, shines a light on the love, pain, loss and hope in honor of Black History Month.
When will Harriet Tubman finally be on the $20 bill?
Obama administration Treasury Secretary Jack Lew had selected Tubman to replace Andrew Jackson, the nation’s seventh president, on the $20 bill. But that was years ago.
Obama administration Treasury Secretary Jack Lew had selected Tubman to replace Andrew Jackson, the nation’s seventh president, on the $20 bill. But that was years ago.