Slavery reparations: How the US can follow one town's effort to right dark past

Should Black Americans be compensated for generations of oppression? From local communities to the steps of Congress, a PBS documentary airing on this MLK Day highlights the debate over reparations for slave descendants.

Black History Month: A seat at the table
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Before you sit down and have your next meal -- think about the origin and the foundations of what?s on your plate! FOX 5 is celebrating Black History Month with the first in a 4-part series, taking a look at African influences on American cuisine!

Black History Month honors medical pioneers for 2022 theme

Charles Drew, Rebecca Lee Crumpler and Daniel Hale Williams are just a few of the practitioners who revolutionized modern medicine.

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.

Maryland’s first ‘Civil Rights Heroes Day’ to be recognized on February 20

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan issued a proclamation Friday that recognizes February 20, which is the anniversary of Frederick Douglass’ death, as "Civil Rights Heroes Day."

Artist uses talents to portray young Black men in more positive light

Daniel Katz-Hernandez is a deaf artist from Gaithersburg who is painting mural with the goal in mind of portraying young Black men in a more positive light.

Maryland artist uses talents to portray young Black men in more positive light
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Daniel Katz-Hernandez is a deaf artist from Gaithersburg who is painting mural with the goal in mind of portraying young Black men in a more positive light.

Black History Month spotlight on Maya Angelou
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FOX Soul celebrates Black History Month by highlighting the life and legacy of Maya Angelou.

Utah school reverses course after 'reluctantly' letting parents opt-out of Black History Month curriculum

The charter school in Utah sent home an opt-out form after school officials said they received requests from parents that kids not participate in Black History Month curriculum and activities.

Meet the artist behind one of D.C.'s most iconic murals
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The art displayed on Ben's Chili Bowl wall has captivated D.C. for years and this Black History Month, we're introducing you to the man behind it.

Outdoor Black History Month Exhibit 'Men Of Change: Taking It To The Streets'
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The Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum has an exhibit featuring the contributions of African American men on the 6th Street Campus of Ron Brown High School and the Deanwood Community Center until May 31.

Taking a look at the role murals play in telling of African American history this Black History Month
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FOX 5 is proud to celebrate black history and culture by taking a look at the role murals , and the artists who create them , play in telling the story of African American history. Our first story introduces the roots of this artistic tradition and some of the artists you will meet in the series.

Celebrating Black History Month: How to cook like Lena Richard

FOX 5 begins its celebration of Black History Month this February with a tribute to one chef who broke barriers by sharing her recipes, Lena Richard.

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.