Willie O’Ree, 1st Black NHL player, getting Congressional Gold Medal
Willie O’Ree suited up as the first Black player for the NHL 64 years ago, and has since worked for several decades as a diversity ambassador to the league.
Black History Month 2022 to celebrate 'Black Health and Wellness'
Black History Month 2022 starts on Feb. 1, and this year’s theme aims to focus on the importance of “Black Health and Wellness.”
‘A beautiful moment’: Kindergarteners embrace while learning about MLK
A heartwarming photo captured two kindergarten students sitting with their arms around one another while learning about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Tubi celebrates Black History Month with two new original films
The new music documentary “Pass the Mic” and the musical teen drama “Howard High” join the more than 1,400 Black cinema titles that will be available on Tubi throughout Black History Month.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - The Dream Continues
As we celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and remember his legacy, we now ask ourselves – what can we do to ensure that his dream continues?
MLK Day Timeline: How the Martin Luther King Jr. birthday became a holiday
Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday was finally approved as a federal holiday in 1983, but it would be almost two decades before all 50 states made it a state government holiday.
Black History Month: Dr. Ione Vargus
Dr. Ione Vargus, mother-in-law to FOX 29's Sue Serio, is the first African American and first female dean in Temple University's history.
Student efforts lead to African American history course requirements in Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill has become the first school district in New Jersey to mandate an African American History course for graduation thanks to student-led efforts in the wake of the death of George Floyd.
The Enterprise Center dedicates time to serving and growing minority-owned businesses
Della Clark, the CEO of The Enterprise Center, has helped thousands of minority-owned businesses and created thousands of jobs.
Buying Black: Holistic Jawn
FOX 29's Lauren Johnson has the details in Brewerytown.
Toys celebrate black inventors and leaders
Tiffney Laing founder of Bevy & Dave joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss their toys.
Black history-themed public book ark project popping up around Camden County
A Black history-themed public book ark project is popping up around Camden County.
Celebrating Living History: A Dual Fight for Freedom
FOX 29's Bill Anderson sits down with Black veterans as they share their experiences at home and abroad.
Author Hilary Beard talks about books profiling NASA researcher Katherine Johnson
Award-winning author Hilary Beard is honoring NASA researcher and mathematician Katherine Johnson with two books, one for children and one for young adults.
Work of local toxicologists saving the lives of thousands
As we celebrate living history during Black History Month, we're introducing you to two local Black women whose work as toxicologists is saving the lives of thousands. Dr. Elise Lewis and Dr. Maia Green spoke with FOX 29.
Black History Month: Buying Black
Lifestyle expert Denise Caldwell shows off some products created by black-owned businesses.
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.
Imani Jewelry features hand crafted, one-of-a-kind art wear
Imani Jewelry was founded in 1984 by Traci Lilly and her mother Norma.
Celebrating Living History: Tuskegee Airman Dr. Eugene Richardson
As we continue to celebrate living history during Black History Month, FOX 29's Bill Anderson introduces us to a hero in Dr. Eugene Richardson, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen.
Celebrating Living History: Wilson Goode Sr., Philadelphia's first African American mayor
FOX 29's Bill Anderson sits down with Wilson Goode Sr., Philadelphia's first African American mayor who served from 1984-1992.