BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Discover the inspiring journey of freed slaves and how faith propelled their emancipation From the Chains to the Church.
Although Black History Month has come to an end. we want to continue to recognize the impactful contributions of Houston City Council members with strong ties to Prairie View A&M University. Dr. Carolyn Evans-Shabazz, granddaughter of PVAMU's first president, and Tiffany Thomas, a PVAMU Program Coordinator, are making a difference in their community. #BlackHistoryMonth #CommunityLeadership #PVAMU
The TSU aviation program now boasts a fleet of nine planes. The latest addition, ‘N927TS,’ pays homage to the university’s founding year in 1927.
Vice President of Operations at Retro Fitness, Dylan Owusu explains the initiative behind opening gym locations that serve black and brown communities across the U.S.
Discover the rich history of Houston with insight from the great-granddaughter of Jack Yates, a former slave who was pivotal in starting a community for freed Black people. #HoustonHistory #JackYatesLegacy"
Beyoncé is no stranger to giving back to her hometown of Houston, and she’s done it again by announcing that her foundation will be giving deserving students in our area a chance to chase their dreams.
From stories of segregation across Houston to the some times brutal fight for equality, this 1972 special offers a unique, first-hand perspective on Houston's Black community through the eyes of journalists. #BlackHistory #HoustonHistory #GoingThroughChanges
During this Black History Month, a significant moment unfolded as a 25-year-old nurse made history by becoming the first Black woman to compete in the U.S. Women’s Polo Championship.
Are you hungry for some good ol’-fashioned BBQ?😋 Welp, there may be some heading to your neck of the woods soon!
George Walker probably could’ve been doing many things in his early 70s that were way more relaxing.
Rob Wright is the successful restaurateur behind restaurants like The Warwick, Rockhouse Southern Kitchen, and Prospect Park.
Introducing Houstonians to the story of the “Blue Helmets,” the first African American combat division to be activated during World War II.
This Black History Month, join us in celebrating the rich history of Emancipation Park, the oldest park in Houston and the state of Texas! 🎉
In honor of Black History Month, explore family heritage, music, and communities through books perfect for any age.
KPRC 2 celebrates Black History Month and on Thursday, we are highlighting “The Blue Helmets in Action.”
Immerse in the cultural festival recognizing the black community and legacy in Houston.
The late Whitney Houston gave the world many great musical moments with all her talents, but arguably the biggest gift of all came during Super Bowl XV in Tampa.
Houston native Michael Prince said that he fell in love with music right in the heart of Third Ward where he began playing the drums at age 3.
From the balcony of Ashton Villa where slaves were declared free to the preserved Yates house in Freedman’s Town, there is a rich history in Houston.
This Black History Month, KPRC 2′s Moriah Ballard visited a hidden gem in Third Ward and sat down with the owners to talk about the connection between African art and the Black experience.
Whether you feel like you have a strong understanding of black history, or you're working to learn more, we've assembled 10 facts, or anecdotes, from history.com, to help you grow your knowledge base.
February is Black History Month, and the Children’s Museum of Houston is excited to invite the community to different events they will be hosting.
In front of the Martin Luther King building at Texas Southern University is an iconic sculpture called African Queen Mother. The sculpture showcases a portion of Black history lost during slavery and symbolizes the triumphant journey of TSU. It highlights the early pioneers and supporters who made way for the next generation of artists.
This week, Host Khambrel Marshall sits down with newly-elected and fifth-generation Texan Morgan Luttrell from the 8th Congressional District. He tells Marshall that although he is ready to lead his district, he’s also weighing in on several topics such as the nation’s support to Ukraine amid the Russian-Ukraine war.
With the first weekend of the Winter Olympics coinciding with the first weekend of Black History Month, it’s a good time to look back at how both Olympic and Black history was made 20 years ago this month at the Winter Games.
A native Houstonian grew tired of the lack of representation in the plant retail industry and decided to do something about it.
Democrat Jennifer McClellan has made history as the first Black woman elected to represent Virginia in Congress, NBC News projected Tuesday.
