Chicago celebrates Black-owned eateries during Black Restaurant Week | ChicagoLIVEoo
Chicago Black Restaurant Week highlights the city’s Black-owned dining scene with special menus and promotions at participating restaurants across the city.
Chicago Black Restaurant Week highlights the city’s Black-owned dining scene with special menus and promotions at participating restaurants across the city.
'Girls Like Me Project' empowers young Black girls to make 'HerStory' during Black History Month
LaKeisha Gray-Sewell discusses the launch of HerStory Threads and how fashion, storytelling, and community support are helping young Black girls see themselves as leaders and history-makers today.
LaKeisha Gray-Sewell discusses the launch of HerStory Threads and how fashion, storytelling, and community support are helping young Black girls see themselves as leaders and history-makers today.
Stussy’s Diner turns painful history into Chicago South Side success story
A diner in Bridgeport sits at 3500 S. Halsted St., where decades ago, the owner's family was attacked and locked out of the building.
A diner in Bridgeport sits at 3500 S. Halsted St., where decades ago, the owner's family was attacked and locked out of the building.
Historic Chicago-area cemetery has served Black families for 99 years
Burr Oak Cemetery has been around for nearly a century and it's honoring its founders who sought to give Black families a place to bury their loved ones.
Burr Oak Cemetery has been around for nearly a century and it's honoring its founders who sought to give Black families a place to bury their loved ones.
Chicago Black Restaurant Week returns with over 40 participating businesses
Chicago Black Restaurant Week runs f
Chicago Black Restaurant Week runs f
Sole to soul: Celebrating 100 years of excellence
This is the centennial year for the celebration of Black History Month and the Field Museum is marking the milestone.
This is the centennial year for the celebration of Black History Month and the Field Museum is marking the milestone.
Forty Acres Fresh Market opens as Chicago’s only Black-owned grocery store | ChicagoLIVE
Forty Acres Fresh Market founder Liz Abunaw brings a Black-owned, full-service grocer to Chicago’s West Side.
Forty Acres Fresh Market founder Liz Abunaw brings a Black-owned, full-service grocer to Chicago’s West Side.
Black History Month marks 100 years of celebrating Black achievement
Black History Month is marking a major milestone this year.
Black History Month is marking a major milestone this year.
Explore Black history in Chicago: Museums, neighborhoods, and must-visit spots
Joanie Faletto from Choose Chicago joins us to share meaningful ways to celebrate Black History Month, from powerful exhibits and historic neighborhoods to tours and Black-owned businesses worth supporting across the city.
Joanie Faletto from Choose Chicago joins us to share meaningful ways to celebrate Black History Month, from powerful exhibits and historic neighborhoods to tours and Black-owned businesses worth supporting across the city.
Award-winning Chicago chef launches nonprofit to open doors for young people of color
A local James Beard Award-winning chef has launched a nonprofit to teach leadership skills to those seeking more opportunities.
A local James Beard Award-winning chef has launched a nonprofit to teach leadership skills to those seeking more opportunities.
Chicago area civil rights activist remembers time as a freedom rider
Miller Green fought against racial segregation in the south during the 1960s, helping set the stage for the Civil Rights Act that soon followed. Now living in the Chicago area, he recalled his time as a freedom rider during this Black History Month.
Miller Green fought against racial segregation in the south during the 1960s, helping set the stage for the Civil Rights Act that soon followed. Now living in the Chicago area, he recalled his time as a freedom rider during this Black History Month.
From MLK's driver to community impact: The powerful story of Leak and Sons Funeral Home in Chicago
For over 90 years, Leak and Sons Funeral Homes has been supporting Chicagoland families during their times of loss. But beyond their funeral services, they remain deeply committed to giving back to the community in ways that many people may not realize.
For over 90 years, Leak and Sons Funeral Homes has been supporting Chicagoland families during their times of loss. But beyond their funeral services, they remain deeply committed to giving back to the community in ways that many people may not realize.
The powerful story of Leak and Sons Funeral Home in Chicago
For over 90 years, Leak and Sons Funeral Homes has been supporting Chicagoland families during their times of loss. But beyond their funeral services, they remain deeply committed to giving back to the community in ways many may not realize.
For over 90 years, Leak and Sons Funeral Homes has been supporting Chicagoland families during their times of loss. But beyond their funeral services, they remain deeply committed to giving back to the community in ways many may not realize.
Black history highlighted in Zolla Lieberman Gallery exhibit
A new exhibit at the Zolla Lieberman Gallery in River North features drawings, paintings and sculpture by artist Purvis Young.
A new exhibit at the Zolla Lieberman Gallery in River North features drawings, paintings and sculpture by artist Purvis Young.
FOX Chicago honors Margaret Taylor-Burroughs for Black History Month
Margaret Taylor Burroughs, a visionary artist, educator, and writer, founded the DuSable Museum of African American History, leaving a lasting impact on the celebration of Black culture and history.
Margaret Taylor Burroughs, a visionary artist, educator, and writer, founded the DuSable Museum of African American History, leaving a lasting impact on the celebration of Black culture and history.
FOX Chicago honors Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable for Black History Month
Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable, Chicago?s first non-native settler, built a thriving trading post in the 1780s, laying the foundation for the city we know today.
Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable, Chicago?s first non-native settler, built a thriving trading post in the 1780s, laying the foundation for the city we know today.
FOX Chicago honors Bud Billiken for Black History Month
Bud Billiken, a fictional character created in 1923, became a lasting symbol of pride and hope, inspiring the annual Bud Billiken Parade?the largest African-American parade in the nation?celebrated each year in Chicago.
Bud Billiken, a fictional character created in 1923, became a lasting symbol of pride and hope, inspiring the annual Bud Billiken Parade?the largest African-American parade in the nation?celebrated each year in Chicago.
Artwork captures Black history in Chicago
The Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Commission is celebrating Black History Month by partnering with the Zolla Lieberman Gallery.
The Black Metropolis National Heritage Area Commission is celebrating Black History Month by partnering with the Zolla Lieberman Gallery.
New film explores history and impact of Black women at Northwestern University
For Black History Month this year, a new documentary is putting the spotlight on the Black women that have helped shape Northwestern University into what it is today.
For Black History Month this year, a new documentary is putting the spotlight on the Black women that have helped shape Northwestern University into what it is today.
Here's when the DuSable Black History Museum will have free admission
One of the nation's first independent museums dedicated to preserving and celebrating Black history, culture and art is right here in Chicago. The DuSable Museum will have free admission.
One of the nation's first independent museums dedicated to preserving and celebrating Black history, culture and art is right here in Chicago. The DuSable Museum will have free admission.