‘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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prince George's County cosmetologist empowering women with cancer
A cosmetologist in Prince George’s County is helping women with cancer as they deal with the crushing loss of their hair following chemotherapy treatments.
