Tag: african american
The Story Behind Viral Video of Dad Picking Up Daughter From School for the Last Time
You may have seen this video of Jevin Smith picking up his daughter Jayna from high school for the last time.
Single Black Men Are Transforming Foster Care Through Love and Adoption
Explore how single Black fathers are adopting children from foster care, offering love, stability, and rewriting lives with strength and compassion.
Ali Siddiq: My Two Sons – Hilarious Stand-Up on Fatherhood and Life
Ali Siddiq delivers sharp, heartfelt laughs in “My Two Sons,” a stand-up special diving into fatherhood, growth, and hilarious real-life stories. The show aired March 9, 2025.
Decades After Signing Off, 96-Year-Old Former News Anchor Is Internet Famous
Barbara Boyd may have retired from television more than two decades ago, but the 96-year-old former journalist is once again making headlines — this time on social media.
25 Iconic Public Domain African American Spirituals
A Journey Through Songs of Faith, Freedom, and Resilience
Living Colour: Tiny Desk Concert
Living Colour rocked NPR’s Tiny Desk on June 25, 2025, celebrating the 35th anniversary of their iconic Time’s Up album.
Noah’s Arc: The Movie Makes a Triumphant Return on Paramount+
After a two-decade wait (and a pandemic-era Zoom reunion that barely scratched our nostalgic itch), Noah’s Arc is finally back—and not just for a one-night stand.
Teacher Builds Mentorship Program That Goes Beyond Classroom
After finding his calling in teaching and leading, Brandon Martin took his outreach beyond the classroom with Close Ties, a mentorship program that aims to turn kids in his community into leaders."I would teach from 9 to 5 and then I would reach from 5 to...
Juneteenth:1865-2021
June 19, 1865 was a date that means so much to Texas. On that day in Galveston, Texas, slaves learned they were free. But actually realizing that freedom? It didn’t come easy.
The Story of Reconstruction
In the years following the Civil War known as Reconstruction, newly-freed African American men could finally vote, and would be elected to represent Southerners in Congress.
Dr. Hester Petty: A Century of Grace, Grit, and Glamour
A Jacksonville woman is celebrating a milestone--turning 100 years old. Dr. Hester Petty hit the century mark on May 17. News4JAX first introduced her to our viewers during our Black History Month coverage in February.
Florence Price: The Unsilenced Symphony of an African American Pioneer
In a world where classical music was long dominated by white, male European voices, Florence Beatrice Price broke through the silence with a resounding chord of brilliance.
Oprah, Mariah and Chaka Reunite with Jennifer Hudson in Iconic Moments Throwback!
Celebrating 500 episodes of “The Jennifer Hudson Show” with a look back at unforgettable moments!
Janet Jackson’s Triumphant Return: A Night of Iconic Grace at the 2025 AMAs
On May 26, 2025, under the dazzling lights of the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Janet Jackson made a resplendent return to the stage at the American Music Awards.
79-Year-Old Earns Degree at HBCU To Honor 3 Killed Protesting Segregation in 1968
In a moving testament to resilience, memory, and justice long deferred, 79-year-old James Clark crossed the graduation stage this week at South Carolina State University—a place haunted by the echoes of injustice.