on to the next stage of life and the slates will get the keys to their new home in two weeks local tuskegee airmen were part of a celebration honoring the contributions that members of the black community me to air and space flight that event hosted by the virginia air and space center in hampton included lessons about aviators and innovators in the field as well as a number of demonstrations people had a chance to meet members of the tidewater chapter of the tuskegee airmen the all blacks water for the nineteen forties prior to that military barred members of the black community from flight role way with the community know just to hear more about so we want to make sure we communicate with their christmas wares because it was the pivotal the protection that they provided over the bombers will remain in determining the event also highlighted the contributions of physicist and mathematician catherine johnson she worked at nasa langley research center for decades and mercury and apollo missions last year she received the presidential medal of freedom for her work. well some big changes could

known basically for beginning the tuskegee institution in alabama. booker t. washington i have been told many times and i'm glad i was told walked so many miles just to secure an education. our high school was named after booker t. washington, and what is phenomenal about our high schools we consider it an icon. as we all know, icons are those god. it has been a beacon of education for all of us. what was phenomenal about our high school is not only were we educated but we also had educational aspirations of higher education and we also had trades at our high school. we have many artesian's in the community was businesses were honed and trained in auto mechanics, cosmetology, carpentry. >> honey, would some captain d's make you feel better? yeeeaah! when you love seafood this much... back again? i hope it's just a clumsy phase. ...it's gotta be d's. anything's worth it for our new home-style flounder meal or double dozen shrimp. also, try our grilled menu featuring new tuscan tilapia. for full meals starting at just $4.99, >>> today howard in the test kitchen

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. >> reporter: born and raised in tuskegee, alabama, richie led the commadores to the top of the she's a brick house >> reporter: he went solo in say you say me >> reporter: dominating popular music with 13 consecutive top ten hits, including five number ones. oh what a feeling when we're dancing on the ceiling all night long all night >> reporter: richie had no formal music training. he says he just somehow knew how to write songs by ear. >> so, i don't know why i know how to play that. >> and so, trying to explain it to you is harder than trying to -- than just playing, because there's no real -- >> reporter: you can't stop just there. come on -- >> but you got to know that -- about a half mile or so where you're going where you're going maybe once or twice time after time we tried to hold on to what we got but now we're going to this may be richie's most famous line. hello is it me you're looking for >> reporter: of course, when adele released her new single, the similarity was hard not to hear. hello it's me >> reporter: the internet didn't waste any time spoofing the two hit songs

you know, the tuskegee airmen. there are so many different groups at this point and i'm excited. this is our 12th year with the project that we have been doing. so, we have the city in on it as well and i'm excited about that. they have adopted it. i am looking for everyone to come in and just blow up like other events in the city as well. we have added an added and it is time for it to happen. that it is an educational event. yes, we do the parade and the waving and stuff, but as they proceed down the parade route, they are issuing to the spectators a little card or some type of flyer with history on it. so, you can walk away with a lesson. >> reporter: what time will the festivities begin?>> you need to be there by 12:00 and the parade kicks off at 12:00 at martin street. we will parade through five points into martin luther king park. the festivities there start about 1:00 as well. joshua rogers will be doing a free concert. prior to him, we have a liturgical dance ministry, mime, gospel -- a gospel poet. his name is barry dennis. we have corey johnson who is a it is a host of

. >>> a member of the famed tuskegee airmen was recognized in delaware last night. he played a key role in keeping the famous pilots flying in world war ii. the tuskegee airmen were one of the most successful flyers during world war ii in the face of racism and abroad. >>> people don't realize there were to many that did fly. >>> dr. gaither was honored for his lifetime of service. we're back. >>> these days you can go online and see the super bowl commercials before they air, it's all about branding. >>> 3.5 million tweets about the big game were about the commercials airing during the broadcast. some spots have a serious message. >>> that's part of colgate's ad focusing on water conservation to drive home the message that every develop counts. it's coal gates' first ever super bowl commercial. >>> if you drive drunk you're oxygen waisting human form of -- >>> the ad is a condemnation of drunk driving. >>> i love her. >>> co season ticket holder of 63 years took a date to super bowl one. >>> it was a 100-dollar investment including tickets and airfare and rent-a-ca

a former tuskegee airman shared his experiences as a fighter pilot at the george c. marshall foundation in lexington. lieutenant colonel robert j. friend is the last surviving member of the 332- nd fighter group of the tuskegee airmen. he flew more than 100 combat missions over europe during world war ii. after leaving the army, friend started a career with the air the event was part of the "all who want to serve" sequence of the marshall legacy series. the roanoke boat show is back at the berglund center this weekend! the show gives people a unique opportunity to see what dealers on smith mountain lake have to offer. the event includes equipment exhibits, products, services and more. organizers say the show is a great time for people to get to know more about smith mountain lake and hopefully visit. phil rybacki/show coordinator: "the economy is changing. folks are wanting good wholesome family recreation, and smith mountain lake certainly provides it. and we provide the toys to make it even more enjoyable." this is the show's 42-nd year. if you missed out yesterday

. >>> in honor of black history month, macdill welcomed one of the last us it keygee -- tuskegee airmen. he protected bombers from nazi attacks. he flew 21 combat missions over germany during the last two months during ve day during world war ii. >> we paid a price but it was a price we would have been glad to play, he lives in sarasota. >>> more jobs creates more disposable income and better quality of life for the individuals that live here. >>> ahead this evening, another big expansion for lego land. what will go up across the street and what it means for businesses. >>> just in time, what to do 3 valentine's day is just around the corner. no fun, if you've just gone >>> valentine's day is around the corner. not fun if you have gone through a breakup. >> a tough time of year. what do you do with the stuff your ex left behind. kimberly kuizon says don't trash it, donate it. >> reporter: sometimes the object is around an -- the memories of an object can be a painful when it involves an ex-boyfriend or girlfriend. >> we had a tough breakup. we didn't want to but we had to. >> she wanted

air men was was activated at tuskegee air men. they gave u.s. armed forces, flying with distinction, during world war to. those subject to racial discrimination at home and abroad, the success of the 996 pilots and more than 15 you this ground personnel, helped pave the way for the eventual integration of the u.s. armed es: >> it just goes on and on, you know. they don't know. they don't care about is what going on in the hood. >> and object this day in 1992, john singleton became first african-american director to be nominated for his movie boys in the hood. not only was the nominated for best director but also nominated for best screen play. singleton direct other well known movies like janet jackson in that and more recently fast and furious two starring paul walker and vin diesel. >> third person we are honoring will save for big daddy gram. i wanted to weigh in on this person. >> okay. >> hold on after just a minute but first a big weekend for college basketball here in philadelphia, how the number one team in the country is

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friend is the last surviving member of the 332-nd fighter group of the tuskegee airmen. he flew more than 100 combat missions over europe during world war ii. after leaving the army, friend started a career with the air the event is part of the "all who want to serve" sequence of the marshall legacy series. the roanoke boat show kicked off its second day of events at the berglund center today. during the weekend-long event, boating enthusiasts get the chance to see what dealers on smith mountain lake have to offer. the event includes equipment exhibits, products, services and more. organizers say the show is a great time for people to get to know more about the lake, and hopefully visit. phil rybacki/show coordinator: "the economy is changing. folks are wanting good wholesome family recreation, and smith mountain lake certainly provides it. and we provide the toys to make it even more enjoyable." this is the show's 42-nd year. if you missed out today, you can catch it tomorrow from 10- to-5. "i created a gel particle this year as like a novel drug delivery vehicle for cu

. >> reporter: born and raised in tuskegee, alabama, he sent the commodores to the top of the charts. he went solo in 1982 and became a superstar. say you say me >> reporter: dominating popular music with 13 consecutive top ten hits and including five number one's. what a feeling dancing on the ceiling all night long all night he says he just somehow knew how to write songs by ear. >> so, i don't know why i know how to play that, it's just that i can play that! >> and so trying to explain it to you is harder than trying to -- than just playing, because there is no real -- >> reporter: you can't stop just there! come on now! >> but you got to know. sailing on down the line about a half or mile or so and i don't really want to know where you're going time after time you try but now we're going and i don't mind about the things you're going to say, lord >> reporter: of his many hits, this may be his most famous line. hello is it me you're looking for >> reporter: of course, when adele released her new single, the similarity was hard not to hear. hello it's me >> reporter: the internet di

[music] steve: young children serenaded members of the tuskegee airmen talked to students at the front street elementary school today. the message? stay strong in the face of racial discrimination. >> we will fight when the job gets tough. we will get tougher. and that's what you must say to yourself. [music] steve: the new york dance festival is now underway at the roosevelt hotel in midtown. the annual international ballroom dancing competition runs through sunday night. tickets start at low as $15 for kids and $25 for adults. you can find more information at ny dance festival.com. >> and that's your new york i hope we have a buyer for the house. me too! what are the neighbors doing here? bill! hey! i didn't know your home wifi could stream so many devices at the same time. dad, it's time warner cable. 300 megs. crazy-fast. dad! you can get wifi all over this place. cool! make your home as connected as possible. get 50 meg internet with unlimited data for $39.99 per month. and ask about free installation. steve: broadcasting students in brooklyn learning on state-of-the-art equipment

. >> reporter: born and raised in tuskegee, alabama, richie led the commadores to the top of the charts in the 1960s. she's a brick house >> reporter: he went solo in 1982 and became a superstar. say you say me >> reporter: dominating popular music with 13 consecutive top ten hits, including five number ones. oh what a feeling when we're dancing on the ceiling all night long all night >> reporter: richie had no formal music training. he says he just somehow knew how to write songs by ear. >> so, i don't know why i know how to play that. it's just that i can play that. >> and so, trying to explain it to you is harder than trying there's no real -- there. come on -- >> but you got to know that -- sail on down the line about a half mile or so and don't really want to know where you're going where you're going maybe once or twice time after time we tried to hold on to what we got but now we're going and i don't mind about the things you're going to >> reporter: of his many hits, this may be richie's most famous line. hello is it me >> reporter: of course, when adele released her new single,

. >> well, fletcher's collection also includes a tuskegee airman uniform and images from the civil rights movement. he estimates he spent more than $10,000 gathering all the items >> wow! what a collection. >>> closing in on 5:00. just ahead on eyewitness news this morning, two new knife attacks overnight in brooklyn. what led to the latest attack on bother an m train. >>> plus new details overnight on the mother of a 2-year-old girl found dead in a fire in brooklyn. what police say the mother was doing while the apartment was burning ahead in a live report. >>> also it's an accuweather alert day with chilly rain making your commute very slippery. meteorologist bill evans has your exclusive accuweather forecast when we come back at see i always heard fios was a lot faster. but i thought it'd be a hassle to switch. turns out it wasn't. they showed up when i asked and they set up wi-fi on my laptop and my tablet and stuff. it's true. it is better. i'm here to mow the lawn. it's february, curtis. maybe i should change some other things around here. switching is easy with our switchers guaran

while two atlantic cousins married tuskegee airmen leyna was chosen as queen of the 99% squadron, their combat arm. she toured black army camps was kicked out of the uso for refusing to sing at a camp in arkansas for black g.i.s were forced to sit behind german prisoners of war for her shows. her grandmother was not proud. post-war years on many changes in leyna's life did wonder were shut and others were opened. by 1947 her movie career was essentially over but her life performing career went from strength to strength in 1947 she went to europe for the first time. she had great success during the war-torn british isles. she -- although stormy weather were deemed unfit for white g.i.s they have had been shown throughout the british sleepy chosun had a success in paris where more importantly she married her second husband a white mgm conductor composer arranger who became a wonderful stepfather. he came home to find a blacklist which began in 1947 with the hollywood 10 all screenwriters and former communist party members went to prison refusing to testify before congressional committee.