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Black History Month

L.A. mural honors local tennis trailblazer and preserves Black history

  • Feb 26

LAUSD celebrates 100 years of Black History Month with student event

  • Feb 26

Explore how L.A. exhibit shapes queer joy during Black History Month

  • Feb 24

UCLA scientist reinvents new zinc sunscreen to protect darker skin

  • Feb 22

Community walks aim to support Black-owned businesses in LA

  • Feb 17

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

  • Feb 15

Youth orchestra to celebrate Black History Month at free L.A. concerts

  • Feb 12

A Family Affair centers joy in Southern food and resiliency

  • Feb 6

Latest Videos

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LAUSD hosts first ever Black Student Union Summit to celebrate 100 years of Black History Month

  • Feb 26
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Harlem renaissance history unearthed amid Bronx gravestones

  • Feb 25
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UCLA scientist reinvents new zinc sunscreen to protect darker skin without white cast

  • Feb 22
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Black Events LA organizes monthly community walks to support Black-owned businesses

  • Feb 17
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'We shall rise:' Altadena pastors continue to help their community heal after Eaton fire

  • Feb 5
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Victorville mother finds path to healing with skincare business

  • Feb 4
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Trell Thomas' Black Excellence Brunch Honors Creatives at The Walt Disney Studios

  • Feb 24, 2025
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Carl Lumbly is back in action in the Marvel superhero world with 'Captain America: Brave New World'

  • Feb 19, 2025

Latest Stories

Altadena pastors continue to help their community heal after Eaton Fire

The Kenebrews are widely recognized, not only as spiritual leaders, but as community anchors in the wake of tragedy.

  • Feb 5
AP Photo/Bob Leverone

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

From foster care to skincare, Victorville mother finds path to healing with her business

A local businesswoman is sharing her story of how she transformed her life and became the founder of a growing Black-owned skincare brand born out of a need to treat her son's severe eczema.

  • Feb 4
When Alexander Graced the Table/Frank Morrison

11 must-read children's books by black authors in honor of Black History Month

Dive into 11 books that bring the stories of Black Americans to life, and explore our top picks for inspiring, unforgettable reads.

  • Feb 3

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