Civil rights to the White House: Black leaders who blazed trails in US politics and changed American history
From the Montgomery Bus Boycott to the 2020 election of Vice President Kamala Harris, here are some of the pioneers who blazed trails in civil rights and American politics.
'We will not fail:' NAACP and Black advocates push for equal education
The 97-year-old Oscar Wright has been attending Oakland Unified school board meetings since the 80s, fighting for equal education every step of the way.
NAACP and Black advocates work toward education equity
In 1993 Oscar Wright and the Black United Front for Educational Reform fought for equal education, decades later and the work continues with multiple black education advocates, including Oakland Reach, continuing the efforts. KTVU's Candese Charles reports.
Oakland exhibit honors Pullman railroad porters
"Binding Ties" tells the stories of Black Pullman railroad porters, who started working on-board trains shortly after the civil war, serving passengers.
Oakland's Home of Chicken & Waffles founder on supporting Black businesses
Oakland's Home of Chicken & Waffles founder Derreck Johnson on a partnered program that spotlights Black owned businesses.
San Francisco's Black population is dwindling, but one radio station remains community stronghold
San Francisco's Black population is dwindling, but one community stronghold remains on the radio.
Shirley Chisholm, pioneering politician, paved way for Black women
East Bay Congresswoman Barbara Lee talks about how pioneering politician Shirley Chisholm paved the way for herself and Vice President Kamala Harris. Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968. Later, she would run for president.
Rosa Parks, Amanda Gorman: Parents dress daughters up as trailblazing women for Black History Month
Jalen and Keyonna Seawright dressed up their two daughters to model Black female leaders for Black History Month.
Shirley Chisholm, pioneering politician, paved way for Black women
East Bay Congresswoman Barbara Lee talks about how pioneering politician Shirley Chisholm paved the way for herself and Vice President Kamala Harris. Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968. Later, she would run for president.
From Black Panthers to Black Lives Matter: The fight for equality continues
Former Black Panther Dr. Saturu Ned, BLM Bay Area's Cat Brooks, and young activists talk about the historical and continued efforts for equality within the Black community.
From Black Panthers to Black Lives Matter: The fight for Equality Continues
Hear from original Black Panther, Dr. Saturu Ned, BLM Bay Area's Cat Brooks, and young activists about the historical and continued efforts for equality. Candese Charles reports.
Non-profit Black Joy Parade delivers joy and celebration to Black communities
Elisha Greenwell, founder of Black Joy Parade talks with KTVU's Heather Holmes on The Four about how they're bringing celebration to Black communities. For more information, visit www.blackjoyparade.org.
Silicon Valley’s sparse Black population searches for a sense of belonging
Silicon Valley is among the Bay Area locations that struggles to have adequate Black representation.
Silicon Valley’s sparse Black population searches for a sense of belonging
Silicon Valley is the convergence of high-tech jobs, expensive homes and open natural spaces. All of this and yet something is missing: a substantive Black population. Many of African American descent describe the isolating effects of living and working in Santa Clara County and question why they should stay.
Black leads, Black legacy, Black love stories: These free-to-stream films are perfect for Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month with Tubi. The streaming platform offers one of the largest Black cinema collections available online — and it’s free.
Black History Month focusing on ‘The Black Family’ as theme for 2021
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History, or ASALH, chose the theme because the Black family has been a target of study in various academic disciplines.
Feb. 1 marks National Freedom Day, observing the end of slavery
Feb. 1 isn’t just the first day of Black History Month. It’s also National Freedom Day, pioneered by a former slave to commemorate abolition.
120 years later, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' still rings through the halls where it was first performed
“Lift Every Voice and Sing” began as a poem written by a school principal. It grew to become known as the “Black National Anthem.”
The Pan-African flag started as response to bigotry — It became an enduring symbol
The Pan-African flag first flew 100 years ago as a response to a bigoted song. It still serves as an inspiration to the African diaspora.
'Strong, fierce, determined': Tiny ballerinas' photo shoot takes on symbolic meaning in honor of Black History Month
A group of ballerinas in Texas struck a pose, and the result was an adorable photo shoot — both fierce and meaningful.