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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'I have been in law enforcement for 25 years. I have been a Black woman my whole life'
Tanzanika Carter is the San Francisco Sheriff’s Office's new Assistant Sheriff, the third-highest ranked position in a 171-year-old department steeped in tradition. She says it's important that leadership in law enforcement look like her.
Part of Ninth Street in West Oakland named for Huey P. Newton
Three blocks of a West Oakland street were named Wednesday morning for a co-founder of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense.
