‘It was surreal’: Florida native becomes Vanderbilt’s first Black woman neurosurgery resident
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
Harriet Tubman monument unveiled in New Jersey
The “Shadow of a Face” monument replaced a statue of Christopher Columbus which was removed in June 2020.
San Francisco's famed Blackhawk jazz club showcased Black excellence
Many people aren't even aware San Francisco's Blackhawk jazz club existed, but in its time, the Tenderloin dive bar regularly showcased Black musical excellence. Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk recorded albums there, Billie Holiday played some of her last West Coast gigs there and Johnny Mathis was discovered there.
Target features work of Oakland educator, author of children's books for Black History Month
This month, the work of an Oakland educator and celebrated author of children’s books was featured at Target stores to mark Black History Month. The author’s work and success also earned her a visit to the White House on Tuesday.
Bay Area woman among growing list of Black female venture capitalist
Black History Month is often marked by recognizing the barrier breakers of the past, but even today barriers are still being broken.
Feb. 28: Oakland's 1st Black-owned brewery
Hella Coastal, which was the first Black-owned brewery in Oakland, paid tribute to civil rights leaders on their beer cans on February 28, 2022.
Bay Area woman among growing list of Black female venture capitalist
Monique Woodard, founder of San Francisco-based Cake Ventures, is among a still small, but growing list of Black women, venture capitalists.
San Francisco's famed Blackhawk jazz club showcased Black excellence
Many people aren't even aware San Francisco's Blackhawk jazz club existed, but in its time, the Tenderloin dive bar regularly showcased Black musical excellence. It was where the city's native son, Johnny Mathis, was discovered.
Feb. 27: Black figure skater wins Olympic medal
On February 27, 1988, Debbie Thomas became the first Black athlete to win a medal at a Winter Olympics when she was awarded the bronze in figure skating at the Calgary games.
Feb. 26: Mahershala Ali wins Oscar
Oakland's own Mahershala Ali won a best supporting actor Academy Award on February 26, 2017 for his role in "Moonlight."
Feb. 25: SF's 1st Black firefighter honored
Earl Gage, Jr., who was the first Black firefighter with the San Francisco Fire Department, was honored with a mural at Rosa Parks Elementary School on February 25, 2022.
Feb. 24: 1st Black woman gets medical degree
After graduating from the New England Female Medical College, Rebecca Lee Crumpler became the first Black woman with an M.D. on February 24, 1864.
1st Black woman to pilot spacecraft honored
Sian Proctor was the first Black woman to pilot a spacecraft during a 3-day mission on a commercial craft.
San Francisco's famed Blackhawk jazz club showcased Black excellence
Many people aren't even aware San Francisco's Blackhawk jazz club existed, but the Tenderloin dive bar regularly showcased Black excellence and was where SF native Johnny Mathis was discovered.
Black Joy Parade 2023
Oakland's own Black Joy Parade Founder, Elisha Greenwell stopped by to spread some "JOY" ahead of this Sunday's big parade and community event.
Feb. 23: Marines promote 1st Black general
On February 23, 1979, Frank Petersen, Jr. was promoted to brigadier general, the first African-American general in the Marine Corps.
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.
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.
Feb. 21: Nina Simone born
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.