Black History Month

The desegregation of Boston schools and the forced busing of students beginning in 1974 prompted dramatic racial clashes in the city.

From shoes and T-shirts to dolls and tote bags, more companies and brands are getting into the business of Black History Month but trying not to leave the impression that African American consumers are important just once a year, according to NBC News.

For one acclaimed journalist, coming to school in Boston was filled with challenges and triumphs that would eventually put her on the path to becoming an industry icon.

It’s Black History Month, and one way you can celebrate is by supporting black-owned businesses during the Boston Black Restaurant Challenge.

In an interview with NBC 5’s Laura Harris on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, actress Taraji P. Henson talks about Black History Month and says her favorite role has been Katherine Johnson, in “Hidden Figures,” because, “it’s had the most amazing, positive impact on our community and girls in general.”

Kids from the Boston Centers for Youth and Families tell Latoyia about their Black History Month heroes.

OrigiNation Cultural Arts Center of Boston gives a moving performance in honor of Black History Month.

Boston Police Commissioner William Gross is keeping a record of the history of the city’s black community.

Bellen Woodard was in third grade when she came home with a question. “My friends, they always called the peach crayon the skin-colored crayon,” she recalled. Why? She handed over the crayon but it made her feel “weird.” Her mom suggested that next time she hand over the brown crayon, “because our skin color’s brown.” Bellen had another idea....