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When a renowned saxophonist's bassist canceled last minute, a college student grabbed her instrument and performed alongside the Harlem legend at a Black History Month celebration. The impromptu collaboration capped an inspiring day of music, history, and unity at Allan Hancock College.
The nation's second-largest school district is investing in Black male students through a proven mentorship program that teaches leadership and life skills. The 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project now serves LAUSD students during Black History Month and beyond.
Walt Butler lost his Altadena home to the Eaton fire, but the 84-year-old track legend chose to spend his Saturday giving away T-shirts to kids at Pasadena's Black History Festival. The event became a powerful gathering of healing and community for fire survivors rebuilding their lives.
Chico State's Black Student Union is hosting one of the year's largest cultural celebrations, bringing together thousands for a day of music, food, and community connection. The Victory in Unity event honors Black History Month while creating space for belonging and joy across Northern California.
Twenty years ago, Chicago speed skater Shani Davis made history by becoming the first Black athlete to win an individual gold medal at the Winter Olympics. Four years later, he did it again, becoming the first man to win back-to-back golds in the 1000 meters.
A free celebration in Butler County invites everyone to experience Black history through art, soul food, and family activities this Saturday. The NAACP is opening doors wide to build understanding and silence division.
Chico State's Black Student Union is hosting its biggest cultural celebration of the year, welcoming everyone to honor Black History Month with performances, food, and community connection. The February 22 event promises an afternoon of celebration, advocacy, and belonging for all.
A Black trailblazer saved 20 people from a New York tenement fire in 1929, and now his heroism is bringing descendants together. Wesley Augustus Williams became the FDNY's first Black lieutenant after risking his life to save families like Rachel Coffino's.
From making electric light affordable in the 1870s to advancing solar panels today, these Black inventors and leaders shaped the energy systems we depend on daily. Their stories of persistence through barriers reveal the power of diverse voices in solving our biggest challenges.
Two families are bringing their ancestors' ashes back to Africa, honoring the final wish of survivors from the Clotilda, the last known slave ship to reach America. A century after their ancestors dreamed of returning home, that journey is finally happening.
A school leader in Lima, Ohio turned Black History Month into a powerful teaching moment by sharing his personal story of triumph. Andre Rudolph's testimony inspired audiences to see the world through his eyes.
The University of Wisconsin is transforming Black History Month with a fresh theme that celebrates Black love in all its forms. From symbolic weddings to art showcases, students designed a month of joy-centered events that break away from trauma-focused narratives.
A young Black chemist solved one of medicine's deadliest puzzles in 1915, freeing patients from forced exile. Her groundbreaking treatment saved thousands, but a colleague stole credit until researchers restored her legacy decades later.
Erin Jackson, the first Black woman to win individual Winter Olympic gold, is back for her third Games competing in speed skating. The Ocala native who made history in 2022 Beijing dominated the U.S. trials and heads to Milan as a favorite.
The NBA launched the Pioneers Classic, an annual Feb. 1 game honoring Chuck Cooper, Earl Lloyd, and Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton—the league's first Black players in 1950. The inaugural game brought their families together and launched $750,000 in HBCU scholarships.
On February 1, 1960, four college students sat at a whites-only lunch counter in North Carolina and sparked a movement that changed segregation laws forever. Their peaceful protest inspired thousands and helped pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964. #
The Kansas City Royals are covering museum admission for the fifth year straight, opening doors to Negro Leagues history for everyone in February. Over 50,000 people have visited free since 2022.
Florida A&M University brings back its beloved Harambee Festival on February 28, celebrating Black culture and unity for the ninth year running. The free community event welcomes students, alumni, and Tallahassee residents for an afternoon of performances, vendors, and cultural connection.
Florida A&M University brings back its beloved Harambee Festival on Feb. 28, celebrating nine years of bringing students, alumni, and the Tallahassee community together. The free day of culture, connection, and celebration honors Black heritage while strengthening bonds across generations.