Black History Month

Dr. Aisha Mays founder of Dream Youth Clinic talks uplifting Black young mothers, youth impacted by sex trafficking, and gender-expansive youth.

Philip Lang and Lehnen Brown with Black Rock Collective talk building a community with other Black climbers in a historically white-dominated sport.

Black history is American history. In the Bay Area, Black history runs deep. KTVU brings you stories about remarkable figures from the community who are changing the narrative and breaking barriers. Black History Month is a time to honor the accomplishments of past present and future generations of African Americans. It's a month-long celebration and a tribute to those who stood and continue to stand in the face of adversity.

Jeremy Phillips talks Stu212 music therapy providing an environment for youth to express their ideas, feelings, thoughts, and emotions.

Noha Aboelata, co-founder of Roots Community Health talks about mission to provide medical and behavioral health care, housing, and youth services.

They call themselves Jump Squad 510, creator Ariel Loudd talks empowering Oakland's community one jump at a time.

This Black History Month, we're shining a spotlight on the Bay Area Mural Program, a nonprofit using art to uplift and tell the stories of underserved communities. B.A.M.P.'s founder, Andre Jahmora, shares their mission and the stories behind the powerful murals.

Tucked below West Oakland's Nimitz Freeway lies a recording studio in an area steeped with Black history. Inside, an organization called the Kingmakers of Oakland recently produced an entire profanity-free hip-hop album created by and in celebration of Black youth.

Mya Whitaker, executive director of Bay Area Urban Debate League talks making competitive policy debate available to every public high school student. Ellyana Thorton and Jordan King-Henry are current high school debaters

A local educator is on a mission to open doors for a group of Black high school students with a summer tour to three historically Black colleges & universities, also known as HBCUs. He hopes to provide them with a firsthand look at these historic institutions, and he's calling on the community to help make this transformative experience a reality.