Young Philadelphians dress up as their favorite Black historical figures
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Reflecting on past, building community at Scranton university
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — At the University of Scranton, Black History Month is about more than reflecting on…
Two teachers host 33-hour Black history lesson in world record attempt
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Anita Lewis and Gwendolyn Ebron are making Black history of their own, following a…
Pittsburgh Public Schools students compete in African American history challenge – WPXI
PITTSBURGH — Students at Pittsburgh Greenway participated in the 32nd annual African American History Challenge Bowl on Friday.…
Erie VA Medical Center hosts Black History Month celebration
In honor of Black History Month, one medical center celebrated black veterans and communities. The event, hosted by…
365 days of learning about Black history
Editor’s note: Two years ago, a student from SLB Radio’s Youth Media Corp wrote a powerful essay about…
Pittsburgh woman shares local Black history on TikTok
Pittsburgh grad student posts daily TikToks to share little-known Black history THE STRIP DISTRICT MARCIE CIPRIANI. PITTSBURGH’S ACTION…
American Cancer Society hopes to improve health care with Voices of Black Women study
ByTimothy Walton Tuesday, February 24, 2026 3:04PM PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The American Cancer Society hopes to improve health…
First African American head of the national YMCA inspired by MLK speech
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Kevin Washington remembers the day vividly. It was October 26, 1967. He was a…
The Gift of Life gives husband, father, grandfather a second chance
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Gift of Life had the most organ transplants in United States history in 2025. In…
The story behind the President’s House Slavery exhibit
INDEPENDENCE MALL (WPVI) — When workers pried loose the 34 panels that told the story of the 9…
Parker defends her governing style in passionate Black History Month speech
Mayor Cherelle Parker defended her governing style during a heartfelt speech Friday, saying she has suppressed the urge…