DuSable crowning on DuSable Bridge kicks off Black History Month
On this first day of Black History Month, city groups are recognizing Chicago?s founding father: Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable.
On this first day of Black History Month, city groups are recognizing Chicago?s founding father: Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable.
Uniting Voices Chicago performing Black History Month concert series
Lonnie Norwood from Uniting Voices Chicago talks about their Black History Month concert series and the importance of highlighting the amazing contributions of Black people in the music sphere and beyond.
Lonnie Norwood from Uniting Voices Chicago talks about their Black History Month concert series and the importance of highlighting the amazing contributions of Black people in the music sphere and beyond.
Parades, festivals, expos: Black History Month events in 10 US cities
Just because your city didn’t make the list doesn’t mean there isn’t something going on for Black History Month, so be sure to check social media and search Google for local events.
Just because your city didn’t make the list doesn’t mean there isn’t something going on for Black History Month, so be sure to check social media and search Google for local events.
Slavery reparations: How the US can follow one town's effort to right dark past
Should Black Americans be compensated for generations of oppression? From local communities to the steps of Congress, a PBS documentary airing on this MLK Day highlights the debate over reparations for slave descendants.
Should Black Americans be compensated for generations of oppression? From local communities to the steps of Congress, a PBS documentary airing on this MLK Day highlights the debate over reparations for slave descendants.
'Is it Racism?' book explores racial bias and discrimination through new lens
Author Aundrea Demille talks about lessons from her new book "Is it Racism?" and the importance of having uncomfortable conversations around race.
Author Aundrea Demille talks about lessons from her new book "Is it Racism?" and the importance of having uncomfortable conversations around race.
Amazon awards $100,000 to three Cook County schools
Three Markham schools were each awarded $100,000 on Friday.
Three Markham schools were each awarded $100,000 on Friday.
Chicago native, Navy commander flies in the face of danger: 'Enlisting was the right choice'
Chicago native Antonia Miggins is among the few female naval officers flying in a US military electronic warfare aircraft — during Black History Month, she shared her commitment to our country.
Chicago native Antonia Miggins is among the few female naval officers flying in a US military electronic warfare aircraft — during Black History Month, she shared her commitment to our country.
Black People Eats teams up with Chicago Bears to celebrate Black History Month
Jeremy Joyce, founder of Black People Eats, talks about his partnership with the Chicago Bears.
Jeremy Joyce, founder of Black People Eats, talks about his partnership with the Chicago Bears.
'Lorraine' returns to Al Larson Performing Center as part of Black Excellence Month
Maurice Proffit, producer and director of "Lorraine," talks about putting on the show after being sidelined for two years by the pandemic.
Maurice Proffit, producer and director of "Lorraine," talks about putting on the show after being sidelined for two years by the pandemic.
Author of 'Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free' talks about how one person can make a difference
Author and activist Alice Faye Duncan talks about lessons to be learned from her new book "Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth."
Author and activist Alice Faye Duncan talks about lessons to be learned from her new book "Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free: The True Story of the Grandmother of Juneteenth."
Karen Lewis' legacy: Chicago Teachers Union president remembered for her impact on CPS
Karen Lewis knew how to play hard ball when she needed to. She also had a sharp wit to help her get her point across.
Karen Lewis knew how to play hard ball when she needed to. She also had a sharp wit to help her get her point across.
Chicago mural honors Ida B. Wells: 'She was a rebel and one of a kind'
In honor of Black History Month, a new painting was unveiled Friday celebrating Chicagoan Ida B. Wells.
In honor of Black History Month, a new painting was unveiled Friday celebrating Chicagoan Ida B. Wells.
Chicago group urges support of city's Black house museums
A group of local leaders are urging people to support Chicago's Black house museums during Black History Month.
A group of local leaders are urging people to support Chicago's Black house museums during Black History Month.
Chicago group urges support of city's Black house museums
A group of leaders in Chicago are urging people to support the city's Black house museums during Black History Month.
A group of leaders in Chicago are urging people to support the city's Black house museums during Black History Month.
New DuSable Museum exhibit chronicles the plight and tenacity of a West African boy sold into slavery
DuSable Museum president and CEO Perri Imer talks about their powerful new exhibit showing the life of a West African boy who was sold into slavey in the United States.
DuSable Museum president and CEO Perri Imer talks about their powerful new exhibit showing the life of a West African boy who was sold into slavey in the United States.
Special Report: How history will remember Timuel Black
“What he saw with his eyes, what he remembered, what he could speak to directly, were simply amazing first-hand stories and accounts,” said Peri Irmer, President of the DuSable Museum of African American History.
“What he saw with his eyes, what he remembered, what he could speak to directly, were simply amazing first-hand stories and accounts,” said Peri Irmer, President of the DuSable Museum of African American History.
FOX 32 Special Report: How history will remember Timuel Black
From the time Timuel Black was born, it seemed he was destined to be a part of history.
From the time Timuel Black was born, it seemed he was destined to be a part of history.
Kameo Vintage rolls out new Black history collection
Melissa Carter from Kameo Vintage shows off her new clothing collection for Black History Month.
Melissa Carter from Kameo Vintage shows off her new clothing collection for Black History Month.
Chicago's four Black-owned breweries collaborate on special craft beer offering
While the craft beer movement is booming all across Chicago, one group has been left behind. There are only four Black-owned breweries in the Chicago area.
While the craft beer movement is booming all across Chicago, one group has been left behind. There are only four Black-owned breweries in the Chicago area.
Black History Month: Chicago police pay tribute to city’s first African American officer
"He broke barriers during a time where he wasn’t allowed to be in uniform," Chicago police tweeted.
"He broke barriers during a time where he wasn’t allowed to be in uniform," Chicago police tweeted.