Tiger Woods, Tim Scott, Sage Steele attend Trump’s Black History Month event
President Donald Trump hosted a Black History Month celebration at the White House on Thursday, continuing a long-standing tradition.
Orlando Fire Department deputy chief recognized for making a difference during Black History Month
This Black History Month, the FOX 35 News team is celebrating the pioneers making a difference in their communities. One of those pioneers is Orlando Fire Department Deputy Chief Shannon Keesey, who is one of the highest ranking Black women in the department’s history.
65 years later: Former Florida legislator reflects on role in 1960 DeLand sit-ins
Joyce Cusack, now 82, participated in a 1960 lunch counter sit-in in DeLand, Florida, at the age of 17 to protest segregation, inspired by the Greensboro Four.
Black History Month 2025 celebrates role of Black labor in building nation
This year's Black History Month theme celebrates the role of Black labor in building the nation through industry or community work.
Central Florida city ranked among top endangered historic places in U.S.
Today, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has released its annual listing of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. Among that list is the Central Florida city of Eatonville.
Kissimmee volleyball player competes in Paralympics
Nicky Nieves began her Paralympic journey by joining Team USA in 2011 and winning her first gold medal in the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games.
29 Days of Texas Black History: Day 13- Who is Usher Raymond IV
Usher Raymond IV, also known as Usher, the man who can make us dance, swoon, and question our own dance moves, was born on October 14, 1978, in Dallas, Texas, proving that even the Lone Star State couldn't resist producing a global music sensation.
Black History Month: Author writes affirmations book for Black boys
The book, written by hip-hop documentarian & author Ace Clark, was created to uplift and inspire Black youth.
AMC offering $5 movie tickets to celebrate Black History Month
For $5, moviegoers can see a select set of films starring or created by Black filmmakers and actors. Here's the list.
Black History Month: Anthony Anderson shares moment that altered course of his life in FOX’s ‘My Story’ series
“In a world where representation matters more than ever, we share ‘My Story,’” FOX Entertainment said.
Black History Month 2024 theme: African Americans’ influence on the arts in the US
This year’s theme highlights the influence Black artists have had on visual and performing arts, as well as literature, fashion, music, film, and much more.
‘It was surreal’: Florida native becomes Vanderbilt’s first Black woman neurosurgery resident
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
Harriet Tubman monument unveiled in New Jersey
The “Shadow of a Face” monument replaced a statue of Christopher Columbus which was removed in June 2020.
Black History Month 2023: Here are notable historical figures who appeared on US postal stamps
Through the years, postal stamps have commemorated the achievements of African Americans and landmark moments that were pivotal to race relations in America.
New wellness center coming to the West Lakes community
Community members held a ribbon cutting Friday morning for the new Heart of West Lakes Wellness Center coming to the West Lakes community this spring. The center will bring together health resources and put them all under one roof for neighboring communities.
Black Orlando Tech aka B.O.T. supports minorities in tech industry
The organization Black Orlando Tech - also known as B.O.T. - was started back in 2016. The driving vision is to expose at least 10,000 people to the Tech Industry by 2025.
Michelle Obama teams with Audible for new podcast
Michelle Obama’s recent celebrity-filled book tour is becoming a podcast.