Two families who have made a lasting impact on the city of San Antonio, and more specifically, Black History in San Antonio, detail their upbringing through stories of triumph.

The late Whitney Houston gave the world many great musical moments with all her talents, but arguably the biggest gift of all came during Super Bowl XV in Tampa.

Julius Alberson was 29 when he was shot with his own pistol in downtown. This is what KSAT found from historical records.

With the first weekend of the Winter Olympics coinciding with the first weekend of Black History Month, it’s a good time to look back at how both Olympic and Black history was made 20 years ago this month at the Winter Games.

We’ve been asking what Black History Month means to you. And we received a variety of answers, and thought we’d highlight some of the responses.

Most films are kid-friendly.

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.

February is now underway, and with that comes Black History Month.

For decades, much of our city’s Black history has not been told. In this episode of KSAT Explains, we look at why those elements of our city’s past are so important and how it could influence the future.

Not only was Johnson one of the greatest American athletes of all-time, but he also played a role in quelling a tragedy in U.S. history.

View a list of some of the events going on in San Antonio and the surrounding areas in February.

While the world’s attention is about to focus on the Winter Olympics when they start next week, one woman who competes in a Summer Olympics sport is rightfully basking in history.

Betty White has rightfully been remembered fondly for many aspects of her legendary career ever since she died at the age of 99 on New Year’s Eve, just weeks shy of her 100th birthday.

Statues that have stood for years -- and in some cases, decades -- have been top of mind all across the country as protests take place following the deaths of George Floyd and Rayshard Brooks.

As we all know, February is Black History Month, so it’s a great time to brush up on Black history and educate yourself.

Could you use a dose of positivity in your life?

In order to make it to the NHL, O’Ree had to keep a little secret from the Bruins.

It all started with one week in 1926, when one organization chose the second week of February to promote the achievements by Black Americans and other people of African descent.

If any members of the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers want to try and win an Olympic gold medal, they wouldn’t be the first to achieve both a Super Bowl title and a gold medal.

Fritz Pollard blazed a lot of trails for black football players.

Whether you feel like you have a strong understanding of black history, or you're working to learn more, we've assembled 10 facts, or anecdotes, from history.com, to help you grow your knowledge base.

The best reality TV show has been on for more than 10 years, and it seems most of mainstream America hasn’t even watched it.

As it turns out, random dinner conversations in a Baltimore kitchen led to a significant piece of U.S. history.

George Walker probably could’ve been doing many things in his early 70s that were way more relaxing.

Harris was the leading scorer and rebounder at the 1976 Olympics for the U.S., which won the silver medal.

Did you realize that as early as 3 years old, kids are classifying people based on their appearances?

We're remembering the life and impact of Shirley Chisholm.

City leaders will kick off the day’s events in a press conference at 9:30 a.m. on Monday followed by a virtual march.

Despite cancellations due to COVID-19, there are still ways to commemorate the holiday and the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

We want to know: What does Black History Month mean to you? Did you talk about it, growing up? Did you attend events? We want to hear, in your words, about your experience with the month.

Much like other holidays, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day will likely have a different dynamic this year, considering the ongoing pandemic.

We celebrate Martin Luther King Day around the activist’s January birthday, which is Jan. 15.

The story of afro-textured hair in America is a long one.

San Antonio-area artist creates first piece of public art thanks to city program.