'I Will Breathe' Movement seeks to make history
FOX 29's Shawnette Wilson will have the details Monday night.
FOX 29's Shawnette Wilson will have the details Monday night.
Black History Month focusing on ‘The Black Family’ as theme for 2021
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History, or ASALH, chose the theme because the Black family has been a target of study in various academic disciplines.
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History, or ASALH, chose the theme because the Black family has been a target of study in various academic disciplines.
Feb. 1 marks National Freedom Day, observing the end of slavery
Feb. 1 isn’t just the first day of Black History Month. It’s also National Freedom Day, pioneered by a former slave to commemorate abolition.
Feb. 1 isn’t just the first day of Black History Month. It’s also National Freedom Day, pioneered by a former slave to commemorate abolition.
Black History Month: The little-known backstory
February marks the start of Black History Month and while many people are familiar with the annual celebration, the details of its origin are not as well known.
February marks the start of Black History Month and while many people are familiar with the annual celebration, the details of its origin are not as well known.
120 years later, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' still rings through the halls where it was first performed
“Lift Every Voice and Sing” began as a poem written by a school principal. It grew to become known as the “Black National Anthem.”
“Lift Every Voice and Sing” began as a poem written by a school principal. It grew to become known as the “Black National Anthem.”
Chester County school showcases talents for Black History Month
FOX 29's Bill Anderson has the story from Chester Community Charter School.
FOX 29's Bill Anderson has the story from Chester Community Charter School.
Lincoln University teaches skills needed to have positive impacts on the community
Lincoln University, which was founded in 1854, is the nation's first degree-granting historically black college and university. FOX 29 photojournalist Bill Rohrer has the story.
Lincoln University, which was founded in 1854, is the nation's first degree-granting historically black college and university. FOX 29 photojournalist Bill Rohrer has the story.
Elementary students learn about Black Wall Street and more for Black History Month
FOX 29's Thomas Drayton headed to the West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School for Black History Month.
FOX 29's Thomas Drayton headed to the West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School for Black History Month.
Bob Kelly becomes honorary member of school's hip-hop club in Montgomery County
Bob Kelly recounts celebrating Black History Month with middle school students.
Bob Kelly recounts celebrating Black History Month with middle school students.
Mural Arts Philadelphia gives tours of murals rich with history
FOX 29's Bill Anderson has the story.
FOX 29's Bill Anderson has the story.
Chef James Hemings introduced many iconic dishes like french fries, mac & cheese to America
While Chef James Hemings is not widely known, he introduced some of the most iconic dishes to America by way of Philadelphia when it was still the nation's capital.
While Chef James Hemings is not widely known, he introduced some of the most iconic dishes to America by way of Philadelphia when it was still the nation's capital.
Kelly's Classroom: Cedarbrook Middle School
The Cedarbrook Middle School Hip-Hop club celebrates Black History Month with Bob Kelly.
The Cedarbrook Middle School Hip-Hop club celebrates Black History Month with Bob Kelly.
Effort under way to save home where MLK Jr. stayed
There's a historic spot, right across the river from Philly, in Camden, where Martin Luther King Jr. periodically stayed. Even so, the powers that be say it's not a historic site. Now, there's an effort under way to change that, FOX 29's Bill Anderson reports, "For Goodness' Sake."
There's a historic spot, right across the river from Philly, in Camden, where Martin Luther King Jr. periodically stayed. Even so, the powers that be say it's not a historic site. Now, there's an effort under way to change that, FOX 29's Bill Anderson reports, "For Goodness' Sake."
Historic walk to freedom made its way right through our area
We're talking about the famed Underground Railroad, the path that took men and women out of slavery. FOX 29's Bill Anderson joined up with a group retracing those steps to freedom through Chester County.
We're talking about the famed Underground Railroad, the path that took men and women out of slavery. FOX 29's Bill Anderson joined up with a group retracing those steps to freedom through Chester County.
Young woman uses past experiences to open safe space
What started as a dream for one Philadelphia woman is now a safe haven for a whole community. How Fishtown's coolest new addition, Harriett's Bookshop, is reshaping the indie bookstore scene. FOX 29's Bill Anderson has this "For Goodness' Sake" report.
What started as a dream for one Philadelphia woman is now a safe haven for a whole community. How Fishtown's coolest new addition, Harriett's Bookshop, is reshaping the indie bookstore scene. FOX 29's Bill Anderson has this "For Goodness' Sake" report.
Rocky not Philly's only boxing statue worthy of a visit
He was a legend in the boxing ring, and he called Philadelphia home. "Smokin' Joe Frazier" became a legendary member of the fabric of the city, FOX 29's Bill Anderson reports in this edition of "For Goodness' Sake."
He was a legend in the boxing ring, and he called Philadelphia home. "Smokin' Joe Frazier" became a legendary member of the fabric of the city, FOX 29's Bill Anderson reports in this edition of "For Goodness' Sake."
Glen Mills retirement community sets up their own Black History exhibit
Maris Grove is celebrating Black History Month with the Shipley Family's exhibit.
Maris Grove is celebrating Black History Month with the Shipley Family's exhibit.
Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity teaches young men to raise the bar, uphold values
The fraternity was found in 1911 in Indiana and the organization's international headquarters is based in North Philadelphia. FOX 29?s Shawnette Wilson has more.
The fraternity was found in 1911 in Indiana and the organization's international headquarters is based in North Philadelphia. FOX 29?s Shawnette Wilson has more.
Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity teaches young men to raise the bar, uphold values
The fraternity was found in 1911 in Indiana and the organization's international headquarters is based in North Philadelphia. FOX 29?s Shawnette Wilson has more.
The fraternity was found in 1911 in Indiana and the organization's international headquarters is based in North Philadelphia. FOX 29?s Shawnette Wilson has more.
Black History Month: How an Austin teen turned lemons and honey into a multi-million dollar business
“Black Girl Magic is the ability for African American females to push past the restrictions that are set upon us today and show us that anything is possible," Ulmer said. "You can be an author, entrepreneur student no matter what the color of your skin is or what your gender is.”
“Black Girl Magic is the ability for African American females to push past the restrictions that are set upon us today and show us that anything is possible," Ulmer said. "You can be an author, entrepreneur student no matter what the color of your skin is or what your gender is.”