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.
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.”
“Lift Every Voice and Sing” began as a poem written by a school principal. It grew to become known as the “Black National Anthem.”
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Shawn Yancy inspired by sorority's history
FOX 5 is continuing our coverage of Black History Month by spotlighting our anchors’ connections to historically black colleges and universities and the impact HBCUs have had throughout history.
FOX 5 is continuing our coverage of Black History Month by spotlighting our anchors’ connections to historically black colleges and universities and the impact HBCUs have had throughout history.
Firefighters celebrate 150th anniversary of D.C.'s first all-black fire station
D.C. firefighters gathered Saturday to honor 150 year of history at a Northwest D.C. fire company that was the first all-African American fire company in the District of Columbia.
D.C. firefighters gathered Saturday to honor 150 year of history at a Northwest D.C. fire company that was the first all-African American fire company in the District of Columbia.
'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.
A group of ballerinas in Texas struck a pose, and the result was an adorable photo shoot — both fierce and meaningful.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Wisdom Martin reflects back on time at Jackson State University
FOX 5's Wisdom Martin says there was "no question" when it came to choosing where to attend college.
FOX 5's Wisdom Martin says there was "no question" when it came to choosing where to attend college.
Wisdom Martin talks about his decision to attend Jackson State University
FOX 5?s Wisdom Martin provides an inside look at his experience at his HBCU alma mater, Jackson State University.
FOX 5?s Wisdom Martin provides an inside look at his experience at his HBCU alma mater, Jackson State University.
Bank responds after Harriet Tubman debit card draws backlash
A OneUnited Bank limited edition Visa debit card depicting Harriet Tubman has come under fire online from critics who say the design is in poor taste.
A OneUnited Bank limited edition Visa debit card depicting Harriet Tubman has come under fire online from critics who say the design is in poor taste.
Harriet Tubman debit card criticized as ‘tone deaf’ and ‘disrespectful’ online
OneUnited Bank's release of its new Harriet Tubman debit card was met with heavy criticism online.
OneUnited Bank's release of its new Harriet Tubman debit card was met with heavy criticism online.
Maryland unveils statues of Tubman, Douglass in Capitol
At a time when states are debating the removal of Confederate monuments, Maryland unveiled bronze statues of famed abolitionists Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass during a ceremony Monday night in the Maryland State House.
At a time when states are debating the removal of Confederate monuments, Maryland unveiled bronze statues of famed abolitionists Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass during a ceremony Monday night in the Maryland State House.
Black History Month: Explore monuments, cultural sites honoring black Americans across US
Here's a list of historical sites, cultural centers and monuments honoring black Americans and moments in black history.
Here's a list of historical sites, cultural centers and monuments honoring black Americans and moments in black history.
Black History Month: Allison Seymour reflects on time at Hampton University
FOX 5 Morning Anchor Allison Seymour graduated from Hampton University and says her time spent at her “Home by the Sea” was life changing.
FOX 5 Morning Anchor Allison Seymour graduated from Hampton University and says her time spent at her “Home by the Sea” was life changing.
Allison Seymour looks at black history at her HBCU alma mater, Hampton University
FOX 5?s Allison Seymour takes us inside for a look at black history at her HBCU alma mater, Hampton University!
FOX 5?s Allison Seymour takes us inside for a look at black history at her HBCU alma mater, Hampton University!
‘By the People’ crowdsourcing project aims to transcribe legendary civil rights leader Rosa Parks’ papers
The transcription project, called “By the people,” is powered by volunteers across the country and launched the campaign to make Park’s papers more searchable and accessible online, including many items featured in the exhibition, “Rosa Parks: In Her Own Words.”
The transcription project, called “By the people,” is powered by volunteers across the country and launched the campaign to make Park’s papers more searchable and accessible online, including many items featured in the exhibition, “Rosa Parks: In Her Own Words.”
8 everyday items that you probably didn’t know were invented by black people
From traffic lights to caller ID, here’s a few inventions created by African Americans that make life easier.
From traffic lights to caller ID, here’s a few inventions created by African Americans that make life easier.
FOX 5 anchors discuss the legacy of historically black colleges and universities
In 1837, philanthropist Richard Humphreys funded The Institute for Colored Youth.
In 1837, philanthropist Richard Humphreys funded The Institute for Colored Youth.
Legacy of historically black colleges and universities
Our Fox 5 anchors feel and live that HBCU connection every day.
Our Fox 5 anchors feel and live that HBCU connection every day.
Historic African-American cemetery seeks volunteers for Black History month clean-up initiative
For Black History month, a non-profit is seeking volunteers to help with a weekly clean-up initiative at Historic Evergreen Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia, the resting place of many of the city’s African-American leaders of the 19th and 20th centuries.
For Black History month, a non-profit is seeking volunteers to help with a weekly clean-up initiative at Historic Evergreen Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia, the resting place of many of the city’s African-American leaders of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Black History Month: The little-known backstory
The backstory of how Black History Month became an annual celebration in the United States is often overlooked.
The backstory of how Black History Month became an annual celebration in the United States is often overlooked.
Google showcases African American achievements with ‘most searched’ for Black History Month
Google celebrated the achievements of black Americans with a commercial and website highlighting who and what was "the most searched."
Google celebrated the achievements of black Americans with a commercial and website highlighting who and what was "the most searched."