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.”

Timeline: How the civil rights movement unfolded throughout US history

Here's a timeline of the historical events of the civil rights movement that shaped the fight for social justice and against discrimination.

Interview: Austin Fire Department's first African-American Fire Chief, Joel Baker

Joel Baker never forgets where he comes from. “That picture on the wall of the 16 African American firefighters and 7 female African American firefighters that paved the way for me and for others. Those pictures remind me it’s not about me they paved the way, continue to pay it forward.”

New exhibit at Bullock Museum highlights Civil Rights struggles

The exhibit, "This Light of Ours," gives an in-depth look at the courage and tenacity of people who fought for civil rights in the 1960s. 

New APD assistant chief hopes to inspire others with her story

Henderson had a variety of roles at the Austin Police Department, from patrolling the streets, to trainer, to detective. But soon after former Assistant Chief Justin Newsom retired amid racist allegations, there was an opening for the job.

Round Rock library displays collection of black-and-white photos for Black History Month

This month the Round Rock Public Library has a collection titled “The Struggle in Black and White" of six of Melissa Fontenette-Mitchell's photos on its main floor.

New Buffalo Soldier plaque unveiled by Texas Parks and Wildlife

In honor of the Buffalo Soldier Program's 25th anniversary, Texas Parks and Wildlife has unveiled a new plaque honoring black soldiers.

‘By the People’ crowdsourcing project aims to transcribe legendary civil rights leader Rosa Parks’ papers

The transcription project, called “By the people,” is powered by volunteers across the country and launched the campaign to make Park’s papers more searchable and accessible online, including many items featured in the exhibition, “Rosa Parks: In Her Own Words.”

'Sister Moses' at Huston-Tillotson University
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The art of dance, music and the spoken work come together in a live production that tells the story of Harriet Tubman. Dancer and choreographer Renee Davis has more.

Historic African-American cemetery seeks volunteers for Black History month clean-up initiative

For Black History month, a non-profit is seeking volunteers to help with a weekly clean-up initiative at Historic Evergreen Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia, the resting place of many of the city’s African-American leaders of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Black History Month: The little-known backstory

The backstory of how Black History Month became an annual celebration in the United States is often overlooked.

Gwen Ifill honored with Black Heritage Forever stamp

The United States Post Office is honoring Gwen Ifill, the late esteemed journalist, with a Black Heritage Forever stamp this year.