Homework assignment asks 2nd graders: 'My dream for colored people in America is...'
"The assignment says ‘My dream for colored people in America is..." and the students are supposed to finish that sentence," the 2nd grader's mother said.
"The assignment says ‘My dream for colored people in America is..." and the students are supposed to finish that sentence," the 2nd grader's mother said.
Social media tips for paying homage to Black History Month
Social media and content strategist Terrence Chappell, principal of Chappell Communications Group, talks about the hollow substance of performative activism and details some appropriate ways to celebrate Black History Month online.
Social media and content strategist Terrence Chappell, principal of Chappell Communications Group, talks about the hollow substance of performative activism and details some appropriate ways to celebrate Black History Month online.
School decides not to make Black History Month optional after backlash
The school had told parents the Black History Month lessons were optional. Only 3 of the school's 322 students are Black. About 70% are white.
The school had told parents the Black History Month lessons were optional. Only 3 of the school's 322 students are Black. About 70% are white.
Ada Sophia McKinley's contributions to Chicago finally gets well-deserved recognition
Jamal Malone talks about the life and pervasive influence of Ada Sophia McKinley.
Jamal Malone talks about the life and pervasive influence of Ada Sophia McKinley.
Ladies of Virtue hold 'LOV Day' program to celebrate Valentine's Day and Black History Month
Jamila Trimuel and Keturah Funches join the show to preview LOV Day and talk about the importance of empowering young Black women to fulfill their potential.
Jamila Trimuel and Keturah Funches join the show to preview LOV Day and talk about the importance of empowering young Black women to fulfill their potential.
Robert J. Jones: First African-American chancellor at University of Illinois
It is the first day of Black History Month and FOX 32 is celebrating those who have broken barriers. In this special report, see how one man made history at the University of Illinois.
It is the first day of Black History Month and FOX 32 is celebrating those who have broken barriers. In this special report, see how one man made history at the University of Illinois.
Feb. 1 marks National Freedom Day, observing the end of slavery
Feb. 1 isn’t just the first day of Black History Month. It’s also National Freedom Day, pioneered by a former slave to commemorate abolition.
Feb. 1 isn’t just the first day of Black History Month. It’s also National Freedom Day, pioneered by a former slave to commemorate abolition.
'Strong, fierce, determined': Tiny ballerinas' photo shoot takes on symbolic meaning in honor of Black History Month
A group of ballerinas in Texas struck a pose, and the result was an adorable photo shoot — both fierce and meaningful.
A group of ballerinas in Texas struck a pose, and the result was an adorable photo shoot — both fierce and meaningful.
Legendary Chicago label Chess Records set the stage for the blues
Legendary Chicago label Chess Records is often remembered for helping set the stage for the blues.
Legendary Chicago label Chess Records is often remembered for helping set the stage for the blues.
Harriet Tubman debit card criticized as ‘tone deaf’ and ‘disrespectful’ online
OneUnited Bank's release of its new Harriet Tubman debit card was met with heavy criticism online.
OneUnited Bank's release of its new Harriet Tubman debit card was met with heavy criticism online.
Before Andrew Yang, MLK was the champion of universal basic income
Martin Luther King Jr. championed the idea of a universal basic income for all American adults more than 50 years ago as part of his Poor People's Campaign, but he was assassinated before he could carry the initiative to fruition.
Martin Luther King Jr. championed the idea of a universal basic income for all American adults more than 50 years ago as part of his Poor People's Campaign, but he was assassinated before he could carry the initiative to fruition.
Delving into the depths of Black History Month with DuSable Museum
FOX 32's Brittney Payton heads over to the DuSable Museum of African-American History to celebrate the legacy of Black History Month.
FOX 32's Brittney Payton heads over to the DuSable Museum of African-American History to celebrate the legacy of Black History Month.
Chicago Children's Choir to celebrate Black History Month
The Chicago Children's Choir gives us a special taste of their Black History Month Concert Series, which takes place Feb. 22 and Feb. 23 at Symphony Hall.
The Chicago Children's Choir gives us a special taste of their Black History Month Concert Series, which takes place Feb. 22 and Feb. 23 at Symphony Hall.
How black culture influences modern fashion
Ceta Walters of Clark and Stone joins Good Day Chicago to analyze the impact of black culture on current fashion and break down a few looks that are hot right now.
Ceta Walters of Clark and Stone joins Good Day Chicago to analyze the impact of black culture on current fashion and break down a few looks that are hot right now.
'Hidden Figures' hits close to home for Southland College Prep
Michael Jones, nephew of "Hidden Figures" subject Katherine Johnson, joins the show to talk about his connection to Johnson and how Southland College Prep High School is honoring her.
Michael Jones, nephew of "Hidden Figures" subject Katherine Johnson, joins the show to talk about his connection to Johnson and how Southland College Prep High School is honoring her.
Rhymefest reacts to Trump's criticism of Chicago
Chicago rapper and songwriter Rhymefest calls in to Good Day Chicago to talk about President Donald Trump's comments on Chicago and his recent Black History Month luncheon.
Chicago rapper and songwriter Rhymefest calls in to Good Day Chicago to talk about President Donald Trump's comments on Chicago and his recent Black History Month luncheon.
DuSable Museum celebrates Black History Month
Perri L. Irmer, President and CEO of The DuSable Museum, joins GDC to talk about a slew of special events and programming the museum is putting on in honor of Black History Month.
Perri L. Irmer, President and CEO of The DuSable Museum, joins GDC to talk about a slew of special events and programming the museum is putting on in honor of Black History Month.