Seattle makes history with X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X opera
While the curtain calls for what we’ve come to know as Black History Month, the Seattle Opera is helping usher the European art form into a new age of expression, with a production composed by a Black man, a first in its 61-year history.
Black Restaurant Week in Seattle: 'This gives us a chance to highlight ourselves'
Friday marks the first day of Black Restaurant Week in Seattle and other parts of Washington.
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.
South Seattle pop-up museum highlights the importance of Black history
As we celebrate Black History Month, a South Seattle community radio station turned a historic theater into a pop-up museum to highlight the importance of Black history, both locally and nationally.
South Seattle pop-up museum highlights importance of Black history
A South Seattle community radio station has turned a historic theater into a pop-up museum for all things Black history.
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: Continuing the Dream
FOX 13 Seattle is sharing inspiring stories for Black History Month. Brian Jackson and Franque Thompson highlights some of the people and places that you should know about in our community.
Seattle native partners with Target on fashion collection, encourages young people to chase after their dreams
Seattle isn’t exactly known as a style capital, but this is where Kahlana Barfield Brown tailored her fashion sense. Now her fashion line can be found in Target stores nationwide.
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.
Local organization works to restore Black culture, history in Seattle's Central District
Central District was once Seattle's historically Black neighborhood, and now the Africatown Community Land Trust is looking to restore that legacy.
Recently promoted dancers with Pacific Northwest Ballet reflect on Black achievement in the performing arts
As FOX 13 continues to celebrate Black History Month, we take a look at the achievements made in the performing arts. The world-renowned Pacific Northwest Ballet recently promoted its very first Black female soloist and primary dancers.
Michelle Obama teams with Audible for new podcast
Michelle Obama’s recent celebrity-filled book tour is becoming a podcast.
When will Harriet Tubman finally be on the $20 bill?
Obama administration Treasury Secretary Jack Lew had selected Tubman to replace Andrew Jackson, the nation’s seventh president, on the $20 bill. But that was years ago.
Black History Month 2023 theme highlights Black resistance in America
Every year, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) chooses the theme for Black History Month.
Slavery reparations: How the US can follow one town's effort to right dark past
Should Black Americans be compensated for generations of oppression? From local communities to the steps of Congress, a PBS documentary airing on this MLK Day highlights the debate over reparations for slave descendants.
Steelheads Alley opens across from T-Mobile Park
A new bar honoring Seattle's Negro League team, the Steelheads, will open across the street from T-Mobile Park.