KRON4’s Black History Month Special

KRON4’s Black History Month Special

(KRON) -- In honor of Black History Month, throughout the month of February, KRON4 has brought you stories of Bay Area Black residents who have made an impact. We've spoken to activist Cat Brooks about police brutality, SF's historic first Black female mayor London Breed, and activist, author and educator Angela Davis, among others. More Black History Month stories Watch the above video to see KRON4's Black History Month special, hosted by Pam …

Black History Fact

The first book of poetry was published by Phyllis Wheatley, an African American, in 1773.

Black history deserves attention

Here we are. Another year, another February and another Black History Month in the books. Every year, for 28 days (29 in leap years), we are rightly introduced to and reminded of the innumerable contributions Black people have made to this nation. Corporations make bold and brazen acknowledgments, educational institutions salute Black history, and churches sponsor dinners representing a culinary...

What's the Point of Black History Month?

Every February, the United States populace is notified that Americans of African descent have a history. TV and radio stations air special programming, displays of black-authored books appear in bookstore windows, signs pop up in grocery stores and shopping malls. Anyone who so much as glances at social media or steps foot out of their front door discovers, if they didn't already know, that February is Black History Month.

Village View: Black History Month is never over

February was Black History Month, and we, as members of the Anti-Defamation League’s Black Jewish Alliance (BJA), observe this month all year long.  Every year. For example – this year those …

Black History Month – Roslyn London Brown

Roslyn London Brown, UTA College of Business Alum, recognized for her accomplishments during Black History Month.