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Black History

Relatives of slave who built White House speak out

  • Jul 4
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Court clears way for replacement of slavery exhibit in Philadelphia

  • Jul 3
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SF celebrates Black freedom at weekend Juneteenth parade

  • Jun 21
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What's open and closed on Juneteenth 2026

  • Jun 19

What is Juneteenth and why is it celebrated? What to know for 2026

  • Jun 18

Trump admin can replace Philadelphia slavery exhibit: Court

  • Jun 18

How a Bay Area man ignited change in 1962 North Carolina pool protest

  • Feb 27

Thousands gathered for Oakland's 9th annual Black Joy Parade

  • Feb 24

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One of NYC's oldest homes welcomes you in the heart of Queens

  • Aug 4
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SF celebrates Black freedom at weekend Juneteenth parade

  • Jun 21
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Houston dance company shares black history on stage

  • Jun 18
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Harlem renaissance history unearthed amid Bronx gravestones

  • Feb 25
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Thousands gathered in Oakland to celebrate the 9th annual Black Joy Parade and Celebration

  • Feb 23
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Family of Piedmont's first Black homeowner sues city 100 years later

  • Feb 20
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Marin City's Legacy Banners: A testament of resilience and determination during WWII

  • Oct 6, 2025
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Black Bay Area leaders call for unity against ongoing attacks from White House: 'We are not afraid'

  • Sep 1, 2025

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Piedmont's first Black homeowner was forced out of his home in the 1920s. Now, his family is suing

Sidney Dearing was a hugely successful Oakland businessman and became the first Black homeowner in Piedmont when he bought a house in January 1924. But within a year, Dearing, his wife and two young children were forced out. Now, 100 years later, his family is taking action.

  • Feb 20

Celebrating Black Joy: Behind the scenes look at Black Joy Parade

ABC7 is "Celebrating Black Joy" ahead of the annual Black Joy Parade and Festival! The annual event, in its ninth year, celebrates Black culture and history.

  • Feb 20

Part of Underground Railroad found in closet of New York City museum

The Underground Railroad was a secret pathway to freedom for enslaved people escaping north, through woods, tunnels, private homes, under floorboards, inside churches and even hidden beneath wagons.

  • Feb 15
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What is Black History Month, and why is it important?

February is Black History Month, a time the country highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of Black Americans. And the fact that Black history is part of America's history is important for all Americans to know, learn about, and understand.

  • Feb 4

Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources

In the 100th year since the nation's earliest observances of Black History Month, celebrations will go on. The current political climate has energized civil rights organizations, artists and academics to engage young people on a full telling of America's story.

  • Feb 1