1st Black woman to play Negro League baseball honored in Google Doodle
Toni Scott is credited with being the first Black woman to play professional baseball in the Negro League. At one time, she played minor league baseball on the San Francisco Sea Lions, a white team. Today, she is featured in the Google Doodle. Monique Wray, a San Francisco illustrator who drew the doodle, talks to KTVU about Stone.
Toni Scott is credited with being the first Black woman to play professional baseball in the Negro League. At one time, she played minor league baseball on the San Francisco Sea Lions, a white team. Today, she is featured in the Google Doodle. Monique Wray, a San Francisco illustrator who drew the doodle, talks to KTVU about Stone.
Black Panther Party's 1st headquarters, now a bakery, could be razed
A property owner is running into complaints about plans to demolish a building that housed the Black Panthers Party 55 years ago in Oakland.
A property owner is running into complaints about plans to demolish a building that housed the Black Panthers Party 55 years ago in Oakland.
Black Joy on Wheels
People hopped on bicycles and rode from City Slicker Farms in Oakland to Township Commons.
People hopped on bicycles and rode from City Slicker Farms in Oakland to Township Commons.
Group formed during pandemic focuses on racial disparities in healthcare
The theme of Black History Month is "Black Health and Wellness." While celebrating the contributions of Black health care workers, it's also a time to acknowledge disparities laid bare by the pandemic. Dr. Malcolm John, the director of UCSF's Black Health Initiative, talks about his group's work to address disparities in healthcare.
The theme of Black History Month is "Black Health and Wellness." While celebrating the contributions of Black health care workers, it's also a time to acknowledge disparities laid bare by the pandemic. Dr. Malcolm John, the director of UCSF's Black Health Initiative, talks about his group's work to address disparities in healthcare.
Asian and Black communities can come together through poetry
Asian and Black communities can come together through poetry, explains San Francisco Poet Laureate Tongo Eisen-Martin.
Asian and Black communities can come together through poetry, explains San Francisco Poet Laureate Tongo Eisen-Martin.
Tubi honors Black History Month with new, original movie ‘Howard High’
“Howard High,” which premieres on FOX’s free streaming service Feb. 4, follows a high school musical group that must compete against a rival school in order to save their arts program.
“Howard High,” which premieres on FOX’s free streaming service Feb. 4, follows a high school musical group that must compete against a rival school in order to save their arts program.
‘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.
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.
Oakland Roots Sports Club makes Black history on and off the field
Now more than ever, Oakland Roots Sports Club is reflecting on the progress made by those who came before them, and the role they will play in shaping history.
Now more than ever, Oakland Roots Sports Club is reflecting on the progress made by those who came before them, and the role they will play in shaping history.
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.
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 began as Negro History Week in February 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson.
Educate to Liberate: Oakland Community School led to success by Black Panthers
"Our school was child centered, community based, tuition free, and parent friendly," said Ericka Huggins, former Oakland Community School Director.
"Our school was child centered, community based, tuition free, and parent friendly," said Ericka Huggins, former Oakland Community School Director.
Black-owned brewery in Oakland
A Black owned brewery in Oakland shows off its ice cold beers.
A Black owned brewery in Oakland shows off its ice cold beers.
Hope Solutions provides permanent housing to 2,000 people
Hope Solutions is a Contra Costa County-based non-profit that provides permanent housing solutions and services.
Hope Solutions is a Contra Costa County-based non-profit that provides permanent housing solutions and services.
Hope Solutions offers hope in Contra Costa County
Hope Solutions offers hope in Contra Costa County. Frank Mallicoat reports
Hope Solutions offers hope in Contra Costa County. Frank Mallicoat reports
Criminal justice reform advocates fighting to 'restore the rights of our people'
Criminal justice reform advocates are continuing their push to end mass incarceration and increase police accountability this year. Many see it as the civil rights issue of our time.
Criminal justice reform advocates are continuing their push to end mass incarceration and increase police accountability this year. Many see it as the civil rights issue of our time.
Criminal justice reform advocates fighting to restore rights
Many like Tinisch Hollins see criminal justice reform as the Civil Rights issue of our time. And during Black History Month, she said it?s more important than ever to recognize our country?s past that led to the present situation. Evan Sernoffsky reports
Many like Tinisch Hollins see criminal justice reform as the Civil Rights issue of our time. And during Black History Month, she said it?s more important than ever to recognize our country?s past that led to the present situation. Evan Sernoffsky reports
The Hidden Genius Project
The Hidden Genius Project trains and mentors Black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship and leadership skills to transform their lives and communities. Through our student-centered, project-based approach, we invest in young Black men, give them access to technology training, and plug them into an ecosystem of innovation and empowerment.
The Hidden Genius Project trains and mentors Black male youth in technology creation, entrepreneurship and leadership skills to transform their lives and communities. Through our student-centered, project-based approach, we invest in young Black men, give them access to technology training, and plug them into an ecosystem of innovation and empowerment.
Groups and organizations serving the Bay Area's Black communities
During Black History Month, KTVU is turning its attention to some of the organizations connected to Black communities in the Bay Area.
During Black History Month, KTVU is turning its attention to some of the organizations connected to Black communities in the Bay Area.
Black authors urge readers to be interested in African-American experience year round
Carole Boston Weatherford is doing readings all month, and encourages adults, to be proactive and reach for books about racism -- even though it can be uncomfortable at first.
Carole Boston Weatherford is doing readings all month, and encourages adults, to be proactive and reach for books about racism -- even though it can be uncomfortable at first.
Black authors urge readers to be interested in African-American experience year round
Black History Month typically spurs an interest in books by Black authors, about the African-American experience in the United States. But many Black authors are urging all Americans to expand their curiosity, year-round. Gasia Mikaelian reports
Black History Month typically spurs an interest in books by Black authors, about the African-American experience in the United States. But many Black authors are urging all Americans to expand their curiosity, year-round. Gasia Mikaelian reports