The Pan-African flag started as response to bigotry — It became an enduring symbol
The Pan-African flag first flew 100 years ago as a response to a bigoted song. It still serves as an inspiration to the African diaspora.
'Strong, fierce, determined': Tiny ballerinas' photo shoot takes on symbolic meaning in honor of Black History Month
A group of ballerinas in Texas struck a pose, and the result was an adorable photo shoot — both fierce and meaningful.
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.
Harriet Tubman debit card criticized as ‘tone deaf’ and ‘disrespectful’ online
OneUnited Bank's release of its new Harriet Tubman debit card was met with heavy criticism online.
Black Love Day: An alternate Valentine’s Day celebration honoring black culture
Black Love Day was created in 1993 to celebrate the uniqueness of black love and culture.
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.
Black History Month: Explore monuments, cultural sites honoring black Americans across US
Here's a list of historical sites, cultural centers and monuments honoring black Americans and moments in black history.
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.”
Black History Month theme highlights voting struggles spanning from 1800s to 2020
This year's Black History Month theme highlights over a century of voting struggles for black Americans.
8 everyday items that you probably didn’t know were invented by black people
From traffic lights to caller ID, here’s a few inventions created by African Americans that make life easier.
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.
Google showcases African American achievements with ‘most searched’ for Black History Month
Google celebrated the achievements of black Americans with a commercial and website highlighting who and what was "the most searched."
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.
Before Andrew Yang, MLK was the champion of universal basic income
Martin Luther King Jr. championed the idea of a universal basic income for all American adults more than 50 years ago as part of his Poor People's Campaign, but he was assassinated before he could carry the initiative to fruition.