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.
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.
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.”
“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.”
“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.
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.
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.
Here's a timeline of the historical events of the civil rights movement that shaped the fight for social justice and against discrimination.
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.
Former NASA astronaut continues to inspire others to explore space
In his 27 years with the Navy and NASA, Captain Winston Scott went to space twice and completed three spacewalks.
In his 27 years with the Navy and NASA, Captain Winston Scott went to space twice and completed three spacewalks.
Black History Month: Former astronaut inspires local students
Captain Winston Scott is a former NASA astronaut and retired Navy Captain who now works as a Senior Advisor to the President Office of External Relations and Economic Development at the Florida Institute of Technology. He's traveled to space twice and has completed three spacewalks within his 27 years of Navy and NASA service.
Captain Winston Scott is a former NASA astronaut and retired Navy Captain who now works as a Senior Advisor to the President Office of External Relations and Economic Development at the Florida Institute of Technology. He's traveled to space twice and has completed three spacewalks within his 27 years of Navy and NASA service.
Ocoee Massacre of 1920: Victim's great-niece says African-Americans were murdered for exercising right to vote
The woman told FOX 35 News that an unknown number of African-Americans, including her great-uncle, was murdered in November 1920 for trying to exercise their right to vote on election day.
The woman told FOX 35 News that an unknown number of African-Americans, including her great-uncle, was murdered in November 1920 for trying to exercise their right to vote on election day.
Black History Month: Sharon Cooley McWhite talks about the Ocoee Massacre of 1920
There is a push to pass two bills, one of which would compensate descendants of the Ocoee Massacre victims. Sharon Cooley McWhite talks to FOX 35 about what she would do with the money.
There is a push to pass two bills, one of which would compensate descendants of the Ocoee Massacre victims. Sharon Cooley McWhite talks to FOX 35 about what she would do with the money.
Remembering the victims of the Ocoee massacre
During Black History Month, FOX 35 is taking you inside the personal story of a local woman affected by the Ocoee massacre of 1920.
During Black History Month, FOX 35 is taking you inside the personal story of a local woman affected by the Ocoee massacre of 1920.
Eatonville is first and oldest African-American incorporated municipality in nation
Just 15 minutes north of busy, downtown Orlando sits a quaint town just over one square mile. What Eatonville lacks in size, it makes up for with its extraordinary history.
Just 15 minutes north of busy, downtown Orlando sits a quaint town just over one square mile. What Eatonville lacks in size, it makes up for with its extraordinary history.
FOX 35 Web Exclusive: N.Y. Nathiri, Executive Director of the Association to Preserve the Eatonville Community
N.Y. Nathiri talks to FOX 35's Sydney Cameron about some of the legends who have paved the way for African-American's in America.
N.Y. Nathiri talks to FOX 35's Sydney Cameron about some of the legends who have paved the way for African-American's in America.
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.
Wells'Built in Parramore remembered as a rare piece of African-American history
Only a very small amount of buildings listed in the Green Book still stand today, making the Wells'Built hotel a rare piece of history.
Only a very small amount of buildings listed in the Green Book still stand today, making the Wells'Built hotel a rare piece of history.
Wells Built Hotel
FOX 35's Sydney Cameron visits the Wells Built Hotel in the Parramore area of Orlando.
FOX 35's Sydney Cameron visits the Wells Built Hotel in the Parramore area of Orlando.
‘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.”
Black History Month theme highlights voting struggles spanning from 1800s to 2020
This year's Black History Month theme highlights over a century of voting struggles for black Americans.
This year's Black History Month theme highlights over a century of voting struggles for black Americans.