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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A new bar honoring Seattle's Negro League team, the Steelheads, will open across the street from T-Mobile Park.
Washington's Black History inspires next generation
With history, there is always a starting point.
With history, there is always a starting point.
Tubi honors Black History Month with new, original movie ‘Howard High’
“Howard High,” which premieres on FOX’s free streaming service Feb. 4, follows a high school musical group that must compete against a rival school in order to save their arts program.
“Howard High,” which premieres on FOX’s free streaming service Feb. 4, follows a high school musical group that must compete against a rival school in order to save their arts program.
‘Black Minds Matter’: Focusing on mental health and African Americans in February
This year’s theme for Black History Month, “Black Health and Wellness,” is more important than ever during the pandemic, but many advocates say it’s also meant to call attention to the growing mental health issues many Black Americans face.
This year’s theme for Black History Month, “Black Health and Wellness,” is more important than ever during the pandemic, but many advocates say it’s also meant to call attention to the growing mental health issues many Black Americans face.
Black History Month honors medical pioneers for 2022 theme
Charles Drew, Rebecca Lee Crumpler and Daniel Hale Williams are just a few of the practitioners who revolutionized modern medicine.
Charles Drew, Rebecca Lee Crumpler and Daniel Hale Williams are just a few of the practitioners who revolutionized modern medicine.
Black History Month: Ways to celebrate Black excellence in America
There are a bunch of ways to celebrate Black History Month in your own special way, but here are a few ideas to get you started.
There are a bunch of ways to celebrate Black History Month in your own special way, but here are a few ideas to get you started.
Black History Month: When and how it got started
Black History Month began as Negro History Week in February 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson.
Black History Month began as Negro History Week in February 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson.
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.”
Black History Month 2022 starts on Feb. 1, and this year’s theme aims to focus on the importance of “Black Health and Wellness.”
Washington Capitol to honor Black pioneer with monument
Pioneer George Bush led families to the Pacific Northwest and intended to settle in Oregon, but Black exclusionary laws barred him from living there. The group instead settled in what is now Tumwater.
Pioneer George Bush led families to the Pacific Northwest and intended to settle in Oregon, but Black exclusionary laws barred him from living there. The group instead settled in what is now Tumwater.
'Catalyst for change:' Black Coffee Northwest helping community in decades-long fight for equality
Black Coffee Northwest is a Black-owned business in Shoreline that’s grounded in helping the community - even after facing multiple racist attacks.
Black Coffee Northwest is a Black-owned business in Shoreline that’s grounded in helping the community - even after facing multiple racist attacks.
The Soul of Seattle
Chef Matthew Lewis of Where ya at Matt on how you can help Black-owned businesses suffering because of the pandemic.
Chef Matthew Lewis of Where ya at Matt on how you can help Black-owned businesses suffering because of the pandemic.
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.
Jalen and Keyonna Seawright dressed up their two daughters to model Black female leaders for Black History Month.
Virtual Black History Month events at the Northwest African American Museum
The museum is closed, but there are virtual exhibits to help educate people both on Black History Month and what we can do now to lift up Black voices.
The museum is closed, but there are virtual exhibits to help educate people both on Black History Month and what we can do now to lift up Black voices.
City of Lakewood honors African American 'Hidden Heroes' and their contributions to society
Q13 News is recognizing communities all over the Puget Sound celebrating Black History Month 2021. One community in Pierce County launched an online series in January to honor people who have made an impact locally and nationally.
Q13 News is recognizing communities all over the Puget Sound celebrating Black History Month 2021. One community in Pierce County launched an online series in January to honor people who have made an impact locally and nationally.