Morrill Hall Takeover: The civil rights protest that changed the U of M
In January 1969, five Black students entered the University of Minnesota’s student records office and refused to leave. It would historically become known as the Morrill Hall Takeover.
William Goodridge: From slavery to hero of the Underground Railroad
William Goodridge is buried in Minneapolis and his life isn’t very well known in Minnesota, but he was a hero of the Underground Railroad.
First Black woman to become St. Paul fire captain
The St. Paul Fire Department has promoted their first Black female fire captain. Capt. Brittney Baker got the promotion last week. FOX 9's Rose Schmidt has the story.
William Goodridge: A key player in fighting slavery
William Goodridge played a vital role in the Underground Railroad and the fight to end slavery, and he's buried in Minneapolis. FOX 9's Kelcey Carlson has the story.
Peanuts' Franklin: Unveiling the hidden history, and the evolution of a beloved character
We know the comic strips, and immediately recognize the music. We know Snoopy, the story of the great pumpkin, but until more recently no one has known much of anything about the Peanuts' character Franklin, including Minnesota Historical Society’s Program Associate Jacob Rorem.
Charlie Brown and Franklin: Hidden history
We know the comic strips, and immediately recognize the music. We know Snoopy, the story of the great pumpkin, but until more recently no one has known much of anything about the Peanuts' character Franklin, including Minnesota Historical Society’s Program Associate Jacob Rorem.
How Woody Fountain became the first Black Northwest Airlines pilot
After serving time in the United States Air Force, Woody Fountain became the first Black pilot for Northwest Airlines. His career took him across the globe, and he's now looking back at his time in the sky.
Meet Northwest Airlines 1st Black pilot
After serving time in the Air Force, Woody Fountain became the first Black pilot for Northwest Airlines. His career took him across the globe, and he's now looking back at his time in the sky. FOX 9's Tim Blotz shares more about Fountain's incredible story.
A hero of the Underground Railroad buried in Minnesota
Known for his work on the Underground Railroad, William Goodridge is a legend in York, Pennsylvania. But this historical figure is also important for Minnesota because he’s buried in Minneapolis.
Underground Railroad hero buried in Minnesota
William Goodridge has a long history of working on the Underground Railroad and he is buried in Minnesota. FOX 9's Kelcey Carlson has the story.
MN man breaking barriers from inside a cockpit
A Minnesota native, Woody Fountain, was the first Northwest (now Delta) Black pilot. That's not the only way Fountain broke barriers during his career as a pilot. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has more.
Black History Month: Author writes affirmations book for Black boys
The book, written by hip-hop documentarian & author Ace Clark, was created to uplift and inspire Black youth.
Black-owned aviation store soars to new heights
As a pilot for United Airlines, Donnie Gardner has traveled the world. Now with his store in the historic Hamm Building in downtown St. Paul, he is trying to motivate others to do the same.
AMC offering $5 movie tickets to celebrate Black History Month
For $5, moviegoers can see a select set of films starring or created by Black filmmakers and actors. Here's the list.
Black History Month: Minnesota's alcohol business ownership
Minnesota currently has two Black-owned breweries and one distillery, making it home to some special history.
Alcohol business ownership part of Black History
Minnesota is home to part of Black history in the alcohol business, as a first-of-its-kind spirits distillery calls the state home. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard explains.
Minnesota History Center exhibit looks at Black citizenship in the age of Jim Crow
Inside the Minnesota History Center, some pieces from the past are shedding a different light on the present. A new exhibit titled "Black Citizenship in the age of Jim Crow" looks at the resistance and resilience of African Americans in the 50 years following the Civil War.
Exhibit in St. Paul looks at Black citizenship fight
A new exhibit at the Minnesota History center in St. Paul looks back at Black citizenship during the Jim Crow era. FOX 9's Maury Glover has more.
Black History Month: Anthony Anderson shares moment that altered course of his life in FOX’s ‘My Story’ series
“In a world where representation matters more than ever, we share ‘My Story,’” FOX Entertainment said.
Black History Month 2024 theme: African Americans’ influence on the arts in the US
This year’s theme highlights the influence Black artists have had on visual and performing arts, as well as literature, fashion, music, film, and much more.