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Black History

Relatives of slave who built White House speak out

  • Jul 4

African American Museum celebrates Juneteenth with annual block party

  • Jun 19
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What's open and closed on Juneteenth 2026

  • Jun 19
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What is Juneteenth and why is it celebrated? What to know for 2026

  • Jun 18

Trump admin can replace Philadelphia slavery exhibit: Court

  • Jun 18

Veterans honor Civil War soldiers at historic cemetery in Camden

  • May 26

W.E.B. Du Bois documentary highlights civil rights legacy and Phila...

  • May 19

Mural design honoring Philadelphia's Black ballerina pioneers unveiled

  • Apr 21

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One of NYC's oldest homes welcomes you in the heart of Queens

  • Aug 4
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Hidden history of the White House

  • Jul 4
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Juneteenth Block Party to kick off at African American Museum in Philadelphia

  • Jun 19
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Houston dance company shares black history on stage

  • Jun 18
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Trump administration can replace slavery exhibit in Philadelphia, appeals court rules

  • Jun 18
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New documentary looks at like of W.E.B. Du Bois

  • May 19
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Harlem renaissance history unearthed amid Bronx gravestones

  • Feb 25
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Local men recall positive impact of Million Man March 30 years later

  • Oct 15, 2025

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New Trolley Tour Launches in Philadelphia Ahead of 250th Celebrations

The Legacy Line highlights the vital role of Black women in Philadelphia's history.

  • Mar 31

6abc hosts Black History Month community awards dinner

6abc was proud to host the annual Black History Month community awards dinner Thursday night.

  • Feb 27

Pine Forge Academy's legacy of Black education endures after 80 years

As part of Black History Month, Action News' Leland Pinder visited the historic Adventist boarding school near Pottstown to examine its origins, history and lasting impact on generations of students.

  • Feb 27

Activist, organizer and educator Walter Palmer continues to champion change

We're continuing to celebrate Black History Month by introducing you to a man who's made it his lifelong mission to fight racism and inequality. He's been an activist, an organizer and an educator and he has no plans to stop anytime soon.

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  • Feb 19

Part of Underground Railroad found in closet of New York City museum

The Underground Railroad was a secret pathway to freedom for enslaved people escaping north, through woods, tunnels, private homes, under floorboards, inside churches and even hidden beneath wagons.

  • Feb 15