Historic Hinchliffe Stadium could host baseball once again
Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey, is one of the last remaining ballparks associated with the Negro Leagues. Will a major renovation entice Major League Baseball to hold a future "Field of Dreams" game there?
Revamped James Beard Awards seek to recognize diverse culinary innovators
The James Beard Awards were on hiatus for two years while the foundation audited and revised its policies and procedures. The prestigious awards are now back with the goal of having broader horizons.
'Wicked' on Broadway: Brittney Johnson breaks barrier as new Glinda
On Valentine's Day, Brittney Johnson made Broadway history when she became the first Black actor to assume the role of Glinda full-time in "Wicked," shattering a racial barrier on the day of love.
Long Island street named after KKK leader, advocates want it renamed
Advocates of all ages are pushing to rename a street in Malverne that was named after a developer and Ku Klux Klan leader in the early 1900s.
Underground railroad went through NJ restaurant
In the basement of the Bloomfield Steak and Seafood House in Bloomfield, NJ there is something truly remarkable. Deep in the cellar, it is a link to the roots of American history.
Staten Island St. Patrick's Day Parade continues to ban LGBTQ+ groups
Staten Island's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade still remains unwelcoming to LGBTQ+ groups. They've been banned from participating for years. And they say 2022 is no different.
Black comic book writers break through | The Color of Comics
Two veterans of major comic book titles reflect on what it was like to break into the industry as Black writers.
5 Black innovators who reshaped American gardening and farming
Many agricultural practices, innovations, and foods that traveled with enslaved people from West Africa — or were developed by their descendants — remain unsung. Learn about five early Black innovators whose contributions reshaped the agricultural landscape.
How NJ cops broke up a fight between Black and white teens under investigation
Video shows a Black teen and a white teen physically fighting at the Bridgewater Commons Mall on Saturday, Feb. 12. Cops who broke up the fight treated the two teens very differently, prompting an internal affairs investigation.
NY eyeing $200M marijuana business equity fund
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal was unveiled last month. It would be among the largest sums any state has committed to try to ensure social equity in the fast-growing legal marijuana business.
The Big Beat: Alan Freed, Channel 5 and TV's first interracial teen dance show
Did you know that the first interracial teen dance TV show took place in the 1950s in New York City? And not only that — the show was taped in the same building where FOX 5 News is produced now. Here is the story of how we learned about Alan Freed and his groundbreaking show The Big Beat.
How Muhammad Ali, African American Muslims established Houston’s most historic mosque
In January 1978, a former Christian Science church on Third Ward, was purchased and turned into Houston Masjid Al-Islam with funds donated by late heavyweight boxing champion, Muhammad Ali and his manager, Jabir (Herbert) Muhammad.
Brooklyn pastor remembered for breaking barriers | Black History Month
Pastor Martin Carter died in December at the age of 91 but not before making his mark in history. In 1995, he became the first Black pastor of Our Lady of Victory Church in Brooklyn.
Meteorologist goes viral after doing forecast using American Sign Language
A meteorologist in Oklahoma is making forecasting more accessible and inspiring the next generation of meteorologists along the way.
Brian Flores sues NFL, NY Giants for racial discrimination
Fired Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores is suing the NFL for racial discrimination.
Whoopi Goldberg apologizes for saying Holocaust was not about race
Whoopi Goldberg expressed regret Tuesday for saying on "The View" a day earlier that race was not a factor in the Holocaust, saying she was "deeply, deeply grateful" for getting an education on the topic.
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.
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.”
Lauren Smith-Fields: Death of Bridgeport woman ruled accidental
The death of a Connecticut woman while on a date with a man she met online was ruled an accident as an internal investigation of the police response was underway.
‘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.