Black History Month marks 100 years of celebrating Black achievement
Black History Month is marking a major milestone this year.
Black History Month is marking a major milestone this year.
Minneapolis to nominate 3 Black community sites for National Register of Historic Places
From the Washburn Park Water Tower to The Armory downtown, Minneapolis is well represented on the National Register of Historic Places. Three locations tied to Black history could soon be added to that list. The nominations are part of an effort to document Black history in Minneapolis.
From the Washburn Park Water Tower to The Armory downtown, Minneapolis is well represented on the National Register of Historic Places. Three locations tied to Black history could soon be added to that list. The nominations are part of an effort to document Black history in Minneapolis.
General Mills retaliated against worker for reporting ‘offensive’ Black History Month ‘Fun Facts’: Lawsuit
The former employee alleges General Mills placed him on involuntary leave after he reported “racially offensive" materials that were distributed as “fun facts" during Black History Month – some of which referenced sensitive events such as the Tulsa Massacre, and Black Codes.
The former employee alleges General Mills placed him on involuntary leave after he reported “racially offensive" materials that were distributed as “fun facts" during Black History Month – some of which referenced sensitive events such as the Tulsa Massacre, and Black Codes.
T. Mychael Rambo co-authors new children’s book about grandmothers
Twin Cities performer T. Mychael Rambo has just co-authored a children’s book intended to recognize the cultural importance of grandmothers in the Black community.
Twin Cities performer T. Mychael Rambo has just co-authored a children’s book intended to recognize the cultural importance of grandmothers in the Black community.
MN actor releasing new children's book
Minnesota actor, T. Mychael Rambo, is co-authoring a new children's book about grandmothers. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has the story.
Minnesota actor, T. Mychael Rambo, is co-authoring a new children's book about grandmothers. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has the story.
Tiger Woods, Tim Scott, Sage Steele attend Trump’s Black History Month event
President Donald Trump hosted a Black History Month celebration at the White House on Thursday, continuing a long-standing tradition.
President Donald Trump hosted a Black History Month celebration at the White House on Thursday, continuing a long-standing tradition.
Special events planned for Minneapolis’ oldest cemetery after Underground Railroad designation
Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery in Minneapolis, the final resting place for Black soldiers who fought for the Union Army, has received an important new designation.
Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery in Minneapolis, the final resting place for Black soldiers who fought for the Union Army, has received an important new designation.
The story of the 6888th: Only all-Black female army unit deployed to Europe in WW2
Usually when we think of World War 2, images of allied forces storming the beaches of Normandy during the invasion of Europe come to mind.
Usually when we think of World War 2, images of allied forces storming the beaches of Normandy during the invasion of Europe come to mind.
The 6888th: All-Black female army unit during WW2
Usually when we think of World War 2, images of Allied forces storming the beaches of Normandy during the invasion of Europe come to mind. But behind the scenes, the courage and dedication of a group of pioneers achieved a different kind of victory, while helping the effort to win the war.
Usually when we think of World War 2, images of Allied forces storming the beaches of Normandy during the invasion of Europe come to mind. But behind the scenes, the courage and dedication of a group of pioneers achieved a different kind of victory, while helping the effort to win the war.
Black quarterbacks in the NFL: The evolution of the game
For the second time in three years, two Black starting quarterbacks faced off against each other in the Super Bowl.
For the second time in three years, two Black starting quarterbacks faced off against each other in the Super Bowl.
Black History Month in Trump's anti-DEI 2nd term: 'Watch us show out and show up'
February marks the beginning of Black History Month, and it comes as The White House is dismantling Diversity Equity, and Inclusion efforts within the federal government.
February marks the beginning of Black History Month, and it comes as The White House is dismantling Diversity Equity, and Inclusion efforts within the federal government.
Black History Month 2025 celebrates role of Black labor in building nation
This year's Black History Month theme celebrates the role of Black labor in building the nation through industry or community work.
This year's Black History Month theme celebrates the role of Black labor in building the nation through industry or community work.
Morrill Hall Takeover: The civil rights protest that changed the U of M
In January 1969, five Black students entered the University of Minnesota’s student records office and refused to leave. It would historically become known as the Morrill Hall Takeover.
In January 1969, five Black students entered the University of Minnesota’s student records office and refused to leave. It would historically become known as the Morrill Hall Takeover.
William Goodridge: From slavery to hero of the Underground Railroad
William Goodridge is buried in Minneapolis and his life isn’t very well known in Minnesota, but he was a hero of the Underground Railroad.
William Goodridge is buried in Minneapolis and his life isn’t very well known in Minnesota, but he was a hero of the Underground Railroad.
First Black woman to become St. Paul fire captain
The St. Paul Fire Department has promoted their first Black female fire captain. Capt. Brittney Baker got the promotion last week. FOX 9's Rose Schmidt has the story.
The St. Paul Fire Department has promoted their first Black female fire captain. Capt. Brittney Baker got the promotion last week. FOX 9's Rose Schmidt has the story.
William Goodridge: A key player in fighting slavery
William Goodridge played a vital role in the Underground Railroad and the fight to end slavery, and he's buried in Minneapolis. FOX 9's Kelcey Carlson has the story.
William Goodridge played a vital role in the Underground Railroad and the fight to end slavery, and he's buried in Minneapolis. FOX 9's Kelcey Carlson has the story.
Peanuts' Franklin: Unveiling the hidden history, and the evolution of a beloved character
We know the comic strips, and immediately recognize the music. We know Snoopy, the story of the great pumpkin, but until more recently no one has known much of anything about the Peanuts' character Franklin, including Minnesota Historical Society’s Program Associate Jacob Rorem.
We know the comic strips, and immediately recognize the music. We know Snoopy, the story of the great pumpkin, but until more recently no one has known much of anything about the Peanuts' character Franklin, including Minnesota Historical Society’s Program Associate Jacob Rorem.
Charlie Brown and Franklin: Hidden history
We know the comic strips, and immediately recognize the music. We know Snoopy, the story of the great pumpkin, but until more recently no one has known much of anything about the Peanuts' character Franklin, including Minnesota Historical Society?s Program Associate Jacob Rorem.
We know the comic strips, and immediately recognize the music. We know Snoopy, the story of the great pumpkin, but until more recently no one has known much of anything about the Peanuts' character Franklin, including Minnesota Historical Society?s Program Associate Jacob Rorem.
How Woody Fountain became the first Black Northwest Airlines pilot
After serving time in the United States Air Force, Woody Fountain became the first Black pilot for Northwest Airlines. His career took him across the globe, and he's now looking back at his time in the sky.
After serving time in the United States Air Force, Woody Fountain became the first Black pilot for Northwest Airlines. His career took him across the globe, and he's now looking back at his time in the sky.
Meet Northwest Airlines 1st Black pilot
After serving time in the Air Force, Woody Fountain became the first Black pilot for Northwest Airlines. His career took him across the globe, and he's now looking back at his time in the sky. FOX 9's Tim Blotz shares more about Fountain's incredible story.
After serving time in the Air Force, Woody Fountain became the first Black pilot for Northwest Airlines. His career took him across the globe, and he's now looking back at his time in the sky. FOX 9's Tim Blotz shares more about Fountain's incredible story.