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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
A heartwarming photo captured two kindergarten students sitting with their arms around one another while learning about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Teddy Roosevelt statue removed in NYC
A statue of Teddy Roosevelt has been removed from the front of the Museum of Natural History in New York City.
A statue of Teddy Roosevelt has been removed from the front of the Museum of Natural History in New York City.
Lusia Harris, basketball pioneer and only woman drafted into the NBA, dies at 66
Lusia Harris was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992 as the first Black woman to earn that honor.
Lusia Harris was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992 as the first Black woman to earn that honor.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day marked in New York
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday honoring King's tireless efforts against racial discrimination and segregation. The holiday has also become known as a day of service to encourage Americans to participate in activities that give back to the community.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday honoring King's tireless efforts against racial discrimination and segregation. The holiday has also become known as a day of service to encourage Americans to participate in activities that give back to the community.
Photographer Steve Schapiro who captured March on Washington, The Godfather, dead at 87
Steve Schapiro, a prize-winning photographer whose indelible images ranged from the March on Washington to the set of "The Godfather" and other films, has died at age 87.
Steve Schapiro, a prize-winning photographer whose indelible images ranged from the March on Washington to the set of "The Godfather" and other films, has died at age 87.
DC area marks Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with march for peace
The family of Martin Luther King, Jr. led a march for peace through the nation's capital in remembrance of the slain civil rights leader.
The family of Martin Luther King, Jr. led a march for peace through the nation's capital in remembrance of the slain civil rights leader.