Black History Month
Recent Black History Month Stories
Detroit didn’t just put the world on wheels; it also made the world head to the dance floor thanks to Motown Records in the 1960s. And if by chance your…
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WMTRBlack History Month: Salute To Male Athletes
In honor of Black History Month, we felt it was time to highlight our favorite African American Male Athletes. View the gallery below of these amazing athletes, see some statistics,…
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WMTR5 African-American Scientists You Need To Know
For some, their knowledge of African-American scientists include Neil deGrasse Tyson, George Washington Carver and…that’s about it. There have been countless African-Americans whose contributions have greatly impacted the science field,…
Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter
WMTRAfrican-American Artists Make History During BHM
Two artists make history by being the first African-American artist to paint presidential portraits. Barack and Michelle Obama were back in the Public light Monday in Washington, the former first couple’s…
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WMTRPLAYLIST: Best Covers of Motown Classics
The music that came out of Motown Records in the 1960s are among the biggest hits in music history, so it’s no wonder that a diverse set of artists have…
Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter
WMTR8 Must-Watch Docs For Black History Month
When it comes to setting up your must-watch list in honor of Black History Month, it’s hard to know where to start. For their wide range of topics, we recommend…
Erica Banas // Rock Music ReporterWMTRTake Our BHM “Famous Firsts” Quiz!
There are plenty of inspiring stories and historical figures to celebrate during Black History Month, and we thought we would celebrate with a little test of knowledge. Below is a…
Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter
WMTR8 Beautiful Hotels Owned By African-Americans
There is no better time to spotlight African American-owned businesses than Black History Month. From lavish resorts to B&Bs, here are nine beautiful black-owned hotels around the US that you…
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WMTRThese Revolutionary Inventions Were Created By African Americans
When encountering some of these specific things, you probably never realized they were created by African American inventors. In honor of Black History Month, we will take you down the…
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WMTRSaluting The #BlackGirlMagic Of Late-Night
For far too long, a black woman’s voice has been absent in the late-night television world. However, some major strides have been made in recent years, and while more progress…
Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter
WMTR7 Notable African-American Business People You May Not Know
Nearly everyone knows Oprah Winfrey and Russell Simmons, but there are many other African-Americans that are titans of industry. Here’s seven notable African-American business people you may not know.
Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter
WMTRGALLERY: The Civil Rights Movement
The Civil Rights Movement is one of the most important pieces in Black History Month to date. And if there’s anything that’s important to say, it’s that Peaceful Protest does…
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