‘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.
Legacy of Chef James Hemings being taught at Gratz Mastery Charter School
Former "Hell's Kitchen" contestant Chef Kenneth McDuffie joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss the legacy of Chef James Hemings.
Dr. Bernice A. King, daughter of MLK Jr., speaks at Black History Month event in Philadelphia
On the final weekend of Black History Month, Philadelphia leaders welcomed Dr. Bernice King for a forum at the historic Mother Bethel A.M.E Church.
Dr. Bernice A. King, daughter of MLK Jr., guest speaker at Philly Black History Month event
On the final weekend of Black History Month, Philadelphia leaders welcomed Dr. Bernice King for a forum at the historic Mother Bethel A.M.E Church.
Black History Month: Faces and Spaces
Black History Month gives the opportunity to focus on how our area celebrates and remembers Black history. FOX 29 visits historic sites and museums, and speaks to people who represent both the faces and spaces of Black history.
Students at West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School celebrate Black History Month
FOX 29's Shaynah Ferreira visists West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School, where teachers and students are using unique lessons to teach students about Black History.
Black History Month: Honoring activists fighting for racial equality and quality education
An activist from the late 1960s in Philadelphia shares her story of the struggle for quality education and racial equality for all.
7-year-old girl channels Spike Lee in tribute for Black History Month
Check out a 7-year-old girl who channeled Spike Lee.
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.
College freshman selected for Target's HBCU design challenge shares inspiration
Cadence Patrick, a Spelman College freshman, shares her inspiriation as she is selected as one of three for Target's HBCU design challenge.
History of Step examined as Philly prepares to host Step Afrika!
The history of Step is examined in advance of the Step Afrika! company preparing to make an appearance in Philadelphia.
The Blockson Collection: Massive collection of Black history calls Philadelphia home
Temple University is home to a massive collection of Black history known as The Blockson Collection - and it's free and available to everyone.
The Blockson Collection: Massive collection of Black history calls Philadelphia home
Temple University is home to a massive collection of Black history, and it's free and available to everyone.
Murphy says New Jersey will expand AP Black history classes
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday that his administration is expanding Advanced Placement African American Studies courses next year from one school to 26 in New Jersey after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis blocked the course from being taught in public schools in Florida.
Michelle Obama teams with Audible for new podcast
Michelle Obama’s recent celebrity-filled book tour is becoming a podcast.
‘This is real’: Sesame Street’s first Black woman puppeteer fills ‘impactful’ role
Megan Piphus Peace never dreamed she'd be working on the same set she watched as a child — and inspiring young Black girls to pursue their passions.
Black History Month celebrations at the Barnes Museum
James Claiborne joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to discuss the Barnes Museum's Black History Month celebrations and the Sistahs Laying Down Hands offer a musical performance.
Black History Month: Tying history to future is legacy of Germantown’s Fair Hill Burial Ground
In celebration of Black History Month, the historic Fair Hill Cemetery in Germantown is an important component of Philadelphia's history and a place that holds stories that should never be forgotten.
Black History Month: Germantown Historic Fair Hill Cemetery provides never-to-be-forgotten stories
In celebration of Black History Month, the historic Fair Hill Cemetery in Germantown is an important component of Philadelphia's history and a place that holds stories that should never be forgotten.