Black History Month

A Roybal magnet campus, which helps underrepresented students pursue careers in television and film, invited Don Cheadle to speak in recognition of Black history month. 

The Roybal Film and Television Magnet aims to help students in underrepresented communities pursue careers in the television and film industries. Karma Dickerson reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on February 28, 2025. 

Experience the beauty of nature, fresh produce, and a mission dedicated to health and community at the largest Black-owned farm in LA County.

Experience the beauty of nature, fresh produce, and a mission dedicated to health and community at the largest Black-owned farm in LA County. Melissa Magee reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.

A family’s 50-year legacy of care and community in Altadena is tested by tragedy, but their unwavering spirit and commitment to the people they serve continue to shine.

After five decades of providing medical care for the community of Altadena, a family lost its clinic to the Eaton Fire. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025.

NBC4’s Melissa Magee tours a magical farm with fresh produce to pick and season festivals, Bloom Ranch is an excellent destination for a weekend getaway from LA. Bloom Ranch’s mission is to take a holistic approach to farming, sowing seeds of accessibility for everyone.

After the devastating Eaton Fire, an Altadena barber offers free haircuts to victims of the fire. Michelle Valles reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.

Altadena’s founding dates to not long after statehood. It became a quiet corner of the California dream. Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News.

This decadeslong pastime in Black communities has been celebrated everywhere from weddings to family reunions to impromptu backyard hangs.

After realizing her business survived the Eaton Fire, Nikki High, opened her bookstore’s shelfs for donations and offered electricity and internet connection to evacuees.

The only Black owned independent bookstore in Pasadena survived the Eaton Fire and became a resource hub for evacuees, serving about 500 people over three weeks. Karma Dickerson reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Thursday Feb. 6, 2025.

The Eaton Fire didn’t just consume property—they tore through the heart of a neighborhood rich in history, culture, and generational legacy.

An Altadena man determined to rebuild what his family lost in the Eaton Fire shares what his personal mission means to his loved ones. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025.

What’s next for Altadena after the Eaton Fire? Take a look back at the San Gabriel Valley community’s rich history of strength and resilience.

At 97 years old, Nelson has never experienced this much shock after losing her home of more than 50 years in the Eaton Fire.

A longtime Altadena resident is eager to rebuild her beloved family home at 97 years old of age after it was destroyed by the Eaton Fire. Jonathan Gonzalez reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Feb.1, 2025.

Many Black people are finding joy, community, thrills and a bigger sense of the world through activities that were once inaccessible.

Over 60 LA County Parks will honor the month through activities, cultural performances, food events, and art workshops.

The “Grandmother of Juneteenth” urges Trump to reconsider his executive order pausing DEI observances, including Black History Month and Juneteenth