Local group of women retrace Harriet Tubman's route to freedom
Nearly 116 miles in, Linda Harris and seven other women have almost completed a journey that in some ways started nearly 200 years ago.
Activists walk Underground Railroad route
Linda Harris and seven other women have almost completed a journey that in some ways started nearly 200 years ago.
University of Maryland School of Nursing pioneer Esther McCready dies at 89
A groundbreaking figure in the fight for civil rights in Maryland has passed away.
Race to Equality: Protest to Progress
In the wake of George Floyd’s death, the Race to Equality has taken center stage in D.C. and across the country.
Race to Equality: Anwan Glover gives back; white diversity partners
FOX 5 spoke with Anwan Glover – a local Go-Go musician who has survived multiple injuries from gunfire, the first time at 12-years-old. We also spoke with Bill Proudman – the co-founder of White Men as Full Diversity Partners – who has created a road map for white people who are also demanding equality for all.
Race to Equality: race-based housing policies; community care giver India Blocker-Ford
FOX 5’s Evan Lambert examines race-based housing policies in the District, and how those policies have played a role in keeping residents in some neighborhoods poor. FOX 5’s Josh Rosenthal talks to one of Southeast D.C.’s most well-known residents, India Blocker-Ford – a community care giver.
Race to Equality: message of hope and change
A powerful message of hope and change during our Race to Equality: Protest to Progress.
Race to Equality: FOX 5’s Shawn Yancy, Sarah Simmons discuss race; inside BLM
FOX 5 anchors Sarah Simmons – who is white – Shawn Yancy who is black – discuss race. Plus, a look inside of the local Black Lives Matter organization.
Race to Equality: Hidden Heritage
FOX 5’s Wisdom Martin examines how D.C. area families deal with race and equality during our Race to Equality: Protest to Progress special.
Race to Equality: Protest to Progress
In the wake of George Floyd’s death, the Race to Equality has taken center stage in D.C. and across the country. In this special, we’re listening to the stories of those who are struggling to make change happen.
Unprecedented summer
The novel coronavirus and social unrest have made for a uniquely challenging summer for Americans.
Race to Equality looks at new novel
FOX 5 talks to Central Park Five member Yusef Salaam and Ibi Zoboi – co-authors of the young adult novel ‘Punching the Air.’
Race to Equality Summer of Change
FOX 5 presents Race to Equality: Summer of Change.
Negro League Baseball takes center stage at Montgomery County museum
Negro League Baseball is taking center stage at the Sandy Spring Slave Museum for a limited time in a couple of weeks.
March on Washington draws thousands
Capping a week of protests and outrage over the police shooting of a Black man in Wisconsin, civil rights advocates on Friday denounced police and vigilante violence against Black Americans at a commemoration of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
March for Washington activists call for social justice
The nation’s capital was front and center during calls for justice on Friday.
WATCH LIVE: Thousands gather for March on Washington commemoration
The March on Washington takes place on August 28. From routes and road closures to coronavirus regulations, here's everything you need to know.
'I Am A Dreamer' documentary premieres at virtual event
John and Mike Burns discuss their 'I Am A Dreamer' documentary which premieres at a virtual event.
Virginia judge won’t dismiss Robert E. Lee statue lawsuit; case heads for trial
A lawsuit seeking to prevent Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration from removing an enormous statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee can proceed, a judge ruled Tuesday, clearing the way for a trial in the fall.
Tourists flock to Nashville to see Dolly Parton mural with Black Lives Matter quote
Mural artist Kim Radford had already decided to paint the mural of the country music icon on the side of a local music club called The 5 Spot, which was made famous for being one of the many filming locations for the TV show “Nashville.”