Gwen Ifill honored with Black Heritage Forever stamp
The United States Post Office is honoring Gwen Ifill, the late esteemed journalist, with a Black Heritage Forever stamp this year.
The United States Post Office is honoring Gwen Ifill, the late esteemed journalist, with a Black Heritage Forever stamp this year.
Before Andrew Yang, MLK was the champion of universal basic income
Martin Luther King Jr. championed the idea of a universal basic income for all American adults more than 50 years ago as part of his Poor People's Campaign, but he was assassinated before he could carry the initiative to fruition.
Martin Luther King Jr. championed the idea of a universal basic income for all American adults more than 50 years ago as part of his Poor People's Campaign, but he was assassinated before he could carry the initiative to fruition.
‘Jackie Robinson of the NHL' to drop the puck at the Caps' game
The Washington Capital are celebrating Black History Month tonight with the help of the “Jackie Robinson of the NHL.”
The Washington Capital are celebrating Black History Month tonight with the help of the “Jackie Robinson of the NHL.”
Remembering Chesapeake Bay's exclusively African American beaches
During the 1920s, African Americans were still suffering under the harshness of segregation and Jim Crow laws, but two women in Maryland looked to help their fellow African Americans.
During the 1920s, African Americans were still suffering under the harshness of segregation and Jim Crow laws, but two women in Maryland looked to help their fellow African Americans.
Remembering Chesapeake Bay?s black beaches
During the 1920s, African Americans were still suffering under the harshness of segregation and Jim Crow laws, but two women in Maryland looked to help their fellow African Americans.
During the 1920s, African Americans were still suffering under the harshness of segregation and Jim Crow laws, but two women in Maryland looked to help their fellow African Americans.
Remembering Chesapeake Bay?s exclusively black beaches
During the 1920s, African Americans were still suffering under the harshness of segregation and Jim Crow laws, but two women in Maryland looked to help their fellow African Americans.
During the 1920s, African Americans were still suffering under the harshness of segregation and Jim Crow laws, but two women in Maryland looked to help their fellow African Americans.
Black History Month: Our culinary culture
As FOX 5 celebrates Black History Month, we take a look at some local culinary culture.
As FOX 5 celebrates Black History Month, we take a look at some local culinary culture.
Loudoun County school under fire after students instructed to play ‘runaway slave game’
An African American history lesson at school in Northern Virginia is generating backlash after students were instructed to role play as slaves on the Underground Railroad.
An African American history lesson at school in Northern Virginia is generating backlash after students were instructed to role play as slaves on the Underground Railroad.
How 3 Quince Orchard churches helped unite the community
The Maryland town once known as Quince Orchard has been absorbed into other Montgomery County communities, but its legacy is lasting.
The Maryland town once known as Quince Orchard has been absorbed into other Montgomery County communities, but its legacy is lasting.
Arlington National Cemetery was once freed-slaves community called Freedman's Village
Before Arlington National Cemetery became the final resting place for thousands of our brave service members, it was once a thriving freed-slaves community that emulated throughout the south.
Before Arlington National Cemetery became the final resting place for thousands of our brave service members, it was once a thriving freed-slaves community that emulated throughout the south.
Arlington National Cemetery was once freed-slaves community
Before Arlington National Cemetery became the final resting place for thousands of our brave service members, it was once a thriving freed-slaves community that emulated throughout the south.
Before Arlington National Cemetery became the final resting place for thousands of our brave service members, it was once a thriving freed-slaves community that emulated throughout the south.
Black History Month: How the O Street Mansion in DC helped Rosa Parks
The O Street Mansion has a rich history that is woven into the fabric of the District, but the significant impact it had in helping Rosa Parks is a story many do not know.
The O Street Mansion has a rich history that is woven into the fabric of the District, but the significant impact it had in helping Rosa Parks is a story many do not know.
How the O Street Mansion in DC helped Rosa Parks
The O Street Mansion has a rich history that is woven into the fabric of the District, but the significant impact it had in helping Rosa Parks is a story many do not know.
The O Street Mansion has a rich history that is woven into the fabric of the District, but the significant impact it had in helping Rosa Parks is a story many do not know.
Black History Month: Kalia Harris leading charge as activist for minority groups
A young activist who sparked demonstrations at George Mason University is fiercely leading the charge toward more equality for minority groups.
A young activist who sparked demonstrations at George Mason University is fiercely leading the charge toward more equality for minority groups.
Black History Month: Meet the man who kept the White House chandeliers and windows shining bright
FOX 5's Shawn Yancy reports.
FOX 5's Shawn Yancy reports.
Black History Month: Sankofa Kreation changing world of fashion
Sankofa Kreation?s line of African print clothing is helping to bring more awareness and understanding of a culture some say is often misunderstood.
Sankofa Kreation?s line of African print clothing is helping to bring more awareness and understanding of a culture some say is often misunderstood.
Black History Month: Unconventional DC teacher changing attitudes on gender identity
All month long, FOX 5 DC has been covering young leaders in the African American community making history today. Our coverage continues with the story of an unconventional teacher whose life provides the perfect backdrop for a sometimes hard lesson.
All month long, FOX 5 DC has been covering young leaders in the African American community making history today. Our coverage continues with the story of an unconventional teacher whose life provides the perfect backdrop for a sometimes hard lesson.
Black History Month: Unconventional DC teacher changing attitudes on gender identity
FOX 5's Evan Lambert reports.
FOX 5's Evan Lambert reports.
Black History Month: DC man leading the way in innovation, problem solving in the digital space
Aaron Saunders has made it his life?s work to help those who are looking to boost their business and get ahead using digital technology. As President and CEO of D.C.-based company Clearly Innovative, Saunders is making history in the area of innovation.?
Aaron Saunders has made it his life?s work to help those who are looking to boost their business and get ahead using digital technology. As President and CEO of D.C.-based company Clearly Innovative, Saunders is making history in the area of innovation.?
Celebrating Black History Month: St. John's Baptist Church Men's Choir
The St. John's Baptist Church Men's Choir joined us on FOX 5 News to showcase their music that has helped shape African American culture over the years.
The St. John's Baptist Church Men's Choir joined us on FOX 5 News to showcase their music that has helped shape African American culture over the years.