Black Business Orlando using social media to connect community to minority businesses
Black Business Orlando is using social media to connect consumers to local Black businesses during the pandemic.
Parramore developer brings new concept Church Street
As we recognize Black History Month, we spotlight a member of our local community. Timothy Green grew up in Paramore and is now a successful real estate developer. He is now giving back to the place he once called home.
2 doctors on the COVID-19 frontlines encourage diversity
They are both recent graduates of the University of Central Florida College of Medicine and work at Nemours Children's Hospital.
Civil rights to the White House: Black leaders who blazed trails in US politics and changed American history
From the Montgomery Bus Boycott to the 2020 election of Vice President Kamala Harris, here are some of the pioneers who blazed trails in civil rights and American politics.
Chris Anderson blazing new trails in Seminole County
FOX 35 News is recognizing Black History Month and tonight we're shining the spotlight on Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Chris Anderson.
New Orange Co. committee wants to increase access to grant money for minority arts organizations
Minority arts organizations say, right now, minority art groups do not have equal access to grant money.
Rosa Parks, Amanda Gorman: Parents dress daughters up as trailblazing women for Black History Month
Jalen and Keyonna Seawright dressed up their two daughters to model Black female leaders for Black History Month.
"Woman in Motion" film reveals how actress Nichelle Nichols diversified NASA
Woman in Motion tells the story of how Nichols, was one of the first African-American women featured in a major television series, recruited 8,000 minorities to join NASA’s recruiting program.
FOX 35 and FOX SOUL celebrate Black History Month
FOX 35 is celebrating Central Florida's Black History, learn more about Doctor William Monroe Wells, Mary McLeod Bethune, Division Street in Orlando, and the history behind the town of Eatonville.
Chief Deputy Demps becomes highest-ranking black female officer at OCSO
"My challenge to myself is to make sure I’m not the last," Chief Deputy Denise Demps said.
Black leads, Black legacy, Black love stories: These free-to-stream films are perfect for Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month with Tubi. The streaming platform offers one of the largest Black cinema collections available online — and it’s free.
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.
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.
Black History Month: The little-known backstory
February marks the start of Black History Month and while many people are familiar with the annual celebration, the details of its origin are not as well known.
Reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.‘s legacy with enlightening documentaries on Tubi
Tubi is offering curated content to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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.”
Black History Month: How an Austin teen turned lemons and honey into a multi-million dollar business
“Black Girl Magic is the ability for African American females to push past the restrictions that are set upon us today and show us that anything is possible," Ulmer said. "You can be an author, entrepreneur student no matter what the color of your skin is or what your gender is.”
The Pan-African flag started as response to bigotry — It became an enduring symbol
The Pan-African flag first flew 100 years ago as a response to a bigoted song. It still serves as an inspiration to the African diaspora.
'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.
Timeline: How the civil rights movement unfolded throughout US history
Here's a timeline of the historical events of the civil rights movement that shaped the fight for social justice and against discrimination.