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

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.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Discover the inspiring journey of freed slaves and how faith propelled their emancipation From the Chains to the Church.

This Black History Month, the Houston Heritage Society is inviting the community to join their tour where you can learn about past leaders who helped shape Houston.

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.

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.

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!

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

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! 🎉

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.”

Black History Month was celebrated in the nation's capital with dueling events on Tuesday highlighting the divide between Democrats’ and Republicans' approaches to courting Black voters in the 2024 presidential election.

Immerse in the cultural festival recognizing the black community and legacy in Houston.

Get ready to turn up the volume and groove to the beats because the one and only Madd Hatta is back on the airwaves!

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.

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.

It all started with one week in 1926, when one organization chose the second week of February to promote the achievements by Black Americans and other people of African descent.

One black inventor that changed lanes and history

One black inventor that changed lanes and history

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.

President Joe Biden will travel to Alabama on Sunday to mark the 58th anniversary of a landmark event of the civil rights movement.

President Joe Biden says “history matters, and Black history matters,” a forceful declaration that comes after the state of Florida blocked a new advanced course on African American studies from being taught in its high schools.

The Houston-based artist is known for his hit 'Rain on Us'

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.

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.

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.

A native Houstonian grew tired of the lack of representation in the plant retail industry and decided to do something about it.

This happens to be a story of incredible personal sacrifice.

Beneath the Houston skyline is a portal into the past.

Texas Southern University has experienced decades of impactful history in the more than 90 years since its founding. One moment in particular that stands out is TSU sit-in.

Democrat Jennifer McClellan has made history as the first Black woman elected to represent Virginia in Congress, NBC News projected Tuesday.

Not only was Johnson one of the greatest American athletes of all-time, but he also played a role in quelling a tragedy in U.S. history.

The family of slain civil rights leader Malcolm X has announced plans to sue agencies including the CIA, FBI, the New York Police Department and others for $100 million, accusing them of playing a role in his death.

In honor of Congresswoman Barbara Jordan’s birthday and a former slave that represented Fort Bend County in the Texas House of Representatives, volunteers from the Exchange Club gathered at former slave cemeteries in the area to help with cleaning efforts.

Host Khambrel Marshall sits down with newly-elected US Rep. Wesley Hunt, representing the 38th Congressional District. He says he has “no apologies” for being conservative and makes his opinions clear on issues such as gun control.

George Walker probably could’ve been doing many things in his early 70s that were way more relaxing.

Nigerian chef, Kavachi Ukegbu is spreading the culture during Black History Month with her signature Art of FuFu Cookbook Experience. The Art of Fufu is a signature outreach event that is designed to spread awareness of the rich heritage of West African cuisine.

Organizers held an event last Saturday where members of the community got the chance to pedal through some of the historic Black sites around the Houston area.

Black and white photos color what life was like in the 1930′s in Jacksonville, Texas, which is south of Tyler.

At a young age, the Houston outdoorsman and fisherman noticed there were not many fishermen that looked like him and decided to take matters into his own hands. “I grew up in Sunnyside in Houston, Texas, “ Franklin said. “I’ve been watching fishing television shows for years. Until recently, you never saw anyone that looked like my dad, let alone me, promoting the outdoors.”

Isaac Yowman is a young African American Director taking the film industry by storm. He joined Houston Life today to discuss his most recent project, directing the documentary ‘Memory Builds The Monument,’ streaming now on BET+.

A trio of Black women in Missouri City is pouring their hearts into a new concept and shaking up an old industry.

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As the hip-hop genre turns 50 years old, Donnie Houston, a local Houston producer, DJ, content creator, artist, and historian, has gone out of his way to preserve every aspect he can about the sound, its people, and its culture.

The Black Cowboy Museum in Rosenberg is a place dedicated to teaching the layered and uncovered pieces of Texas’ history.

The late Cuban American singer Celia Cruz, known as the Queen of Salsa, will be the first Afro-Latina to appear on the U.S. quarter.

A vendor that provides food service to schools apologized for the “unintentional insensitivity” of its Black History Month menu, echoing similar apologies it has made for more than a decade amid backlash over racially insensitive menus.

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On Feb. 4, 1913, seamstress turned Civil Rights Activist Rosa Parks was born in Tuskegee, Alabama.

For the first time in NFL history, two Black quarterbacks are playing in the Super Bowl. Here is why that matters.

Here is a look at podcasts to follow for Black History Month.

Get ready to soak up some important, valuable and free knowledge, entrepreneurs!

Are you ready to celebrate Black History Month?

It’s been called the nation’s largest monthly gathering of black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs.

In celebration of Black History Month, a local museum will offer tips, resources and records for locating African American ancestors, according to a release.

On this day in Black History, an African American man patented something your childhood would’ve been prett hard without.

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.

For decades, Jimmy Blacklock traveled the world bringing joy through basketball.

It all started with one week in 1926, when one organization chose the second week of February to promote the achievements by Black Americans and other people of African descent.

The 4th Annual Black Cowboy Legacy Rodeo celebrates Black History Month by honoring the legacies of Black Cowboys and Educators in Fort Bend County.

In 1992, Dr. Mae Jemison became the first black woman to travel into space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour.

To many, February is the month dedicated to celebrating Black Americans’ contributions to a country where they were once enslaved.

Black History Month is celebrated in February but at KPRC 2, it is a year-long initiative. It’s also a 365-day effort for a Houston-based production company, 7-9-7-2 Films.

President Joe Biden says “it’s time for Americans to get back to work” and he's announcing new efforts to allow people to return to normal activities safely after two years of pandemic disruptions.

President Joe Biden welcomed Black leaders to the White House Monday for a jovial Black History Month celebration, where he used the moment to call on Congress to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, and pass voting rights bills.

Mayor Sylvester Turner made a special announcement Monday about the historic houses at Sam Houston Park, according to a release.

Women in hip-hop have had an unprecedented run over the last few years, with the debut of numerous new artists breaking new ground, most notably the Houston Hottie— Megan Pete.

Sometimes, a picture without color can tell you a thousand words, but a portrait of a man, woman, or child of color with no color can tell a million.

A Houston filmmaker, known for creating diversity talent search for Disney, releases ‘Black is Eternal’ non-profit video project, curriculum for area schools.

Southwest of Downtown Houston is a close-knit area brimming with African-American heritage.

These items “honor the sacrifice of Black leaders of the past while amplifying and celebrating the voices of the Black community today.”

The Academy Awards are happening in March, and in the 94 years the event has been running, only 20 Black actors have won an acting Oscar.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George is holding a dedication and renaming ceremony for the library honoring Civil Rights pioneer Willie Melton.

Born and raised in Missouri City, Texas, Lanny Smith played basketball throughout high school and in college at the University of Houston.

As we all know, February is Black History Month, so it’s a great time to brush up on Black history and educate yourself.

In the heart of Houston’s Fourth Ward community is the African American Library at the Gregory School.

A Former Houston oiler has found a different way to showcase his leadership ability and positively impact others. This time, he’s working with kids.

Michael Rosato knew he had an incredibly important assignment on his hands when he was commissioned to paint a Harriet Tubman mural in Cambridge, Maryland.

Larry Callies, owner of the Black Cowboy Museum in Rosenberg hopes to break ground for the Kendleton facility by the end of March.

You hear it often: There’s a need for blood donors -- but there’s apparently a particular need for the Black community to step up and donate.

The love story of Rev. Bill Lawson and his late wife Audrey and their impact on the civil rights movement in Houston is the subject of a new play at the Ensemble Theatre.

They are rejoicing in Harris County with historic news to tell. An institution that has been a major support to churches like Wheeler Avenue Baptist, restaurants, barber shops, and other businesses over seven decades is celebrating another milestone -- a first of its kind partnership.

Purpose and drive are words heard in Revlon’s commercial for their brand Crème of Nature. Those two words easily describe Howard University sophomore Charlye Jackson.

Black members of President Joe Biden's Cabinet came together Thursday for a Black History Month event highlighting their roles in the administration, some of which are historic firsts.

More than a half-dozen public high schools in Washington, D.

Houston Newsmakers: Prairie View A&M’s Simmons Center for Race and Justice makes progress in research

Wearing a monochromatic ensemble, the seasoned storyteller quips that he has received all three of his vaccination shots before removing his mask to admire the renovations at his old stomping ground.

In 1994, Judge Vanessa Gilmore made history as the youngest person serving on the federal branch. Now, Gilmore is hanging up her robe and preparing for a new life outside of the courthouse.

A Houston dessert shop is celebrating Black History Month with a sweet gesture.

The African American Library at the Gregory School is a branch of the Houston Public Library in the Fourth Ward, Houston.

While the world’s attention is about to focus on the Winter Olympics when they start next week, one woman who competes in a Summer Olympics sport is rightfully basking in history.

Betty White has rightfully been remembered fondly for many aspects of her legendary career ever since she died at the age of 99 on New Year’s Eve, just weeks shy of her 100th birthday.

In order to make it to the NHL, O’Ree had to keep a little secret from the Bruins.

Harris was the leading scorer and rebounder at the 1976 Olympics for the U.S., which won the silver medal.

Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the day in 1865 that all enslaved Black people learned they had been freed, is often celebrated by families across the nation -- with events including cookouts, parades or community festivals.