Black History Month: Ways to celebrate Black excellence in America
There are a bunch of ways to celebrate Black History Month in your own special way, but here are a few ideas to get you started.
There are a bunch of ways to celebrate Black History Month in your own special way, but here are a few ideas to get you started.
HBCU bomb threats reported at several universities across US
Authorities are investigating after several historically black colleges and universities across the county reported threats to their campuses Monday.
Authorities are investigating after several historically black colleges and universities across the county reported threats to their campuses Monday.
Should an old Alabama tax that was used to fund Confederate soldier pensions pay for Black history?
Alabama's Confederacy tax pays for the upkeep of the site where poor Confederate veterans lived. The last veteran died at the home in 1934.
Alabama's Confederacy tax pays for the upkeep of the site where poor Confederate veterans lived. The last veteran died at the home in 1934.
Mox.E provides shared workspace, boost for entrepreneurs in Printer's Row
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
'Hateful Things' exhibit sheds light on historic negative portrayals of Black people
Dr. Joe Flynn, associate director of the NIU Center for Black Studies, talks about their new 'Hateful Things' exhibit and the importance of not turning a blind eye to our nation's beleaguered past.
Dr. Joe Flynn, associate director of the NIU Center for Black Studies, talks about their new 'Hateful Things' exhibit and the importance of not turning a blind eye to our nation's beleaguered past.
Black History Month: Blanton Canady, owned several McDonald's in Chicago area
This Black History Month, we celebrate a man who really loves McDonald’s. He opened his first location at 25th and King Drive in 1981.
This Black History Month, we celebrate a man who really loves McDonald’s. He opened his first location at 25th and King Drive in 1981.
Chicago Children's Choir putting on Black History Month concert 'Preserving and Persevering'
Lonnie Norwood and Coda Lewis preview tomorrow's performance by the Chicago Children's Choir to celebrate and recognize Black History Month.
Lonnie Norwood and Coda Lewis preview tomorrow's performance by the Chicago Children's Choir to celebrate and recognize Black History Month.
Joe 'Cujo Dah' Nelson on partnering with the Bears for massive West Town mural
Joe ?Cujo Dah? Nelson talks about creating his mural in collaboration with the Chicago Bears and what the spirit of Chicago means to him.
Joe ?Cujo Dah? Nelson talks about creating his mural in collaboration with the Chicago Bears and what the spirit of Chicago means to him.
Lettuce Entertain You and Urban Juncture collaborate to celebrate Black cuisine
Lettuce Entertain You and Urban Juncture will be hosting a virtual event on Feb. 20th that celebrates Black cuisine in honor of Black History Month.
Lettuce Entertain You and Urban Juncture will be hosting a virtual event on Feb. 20th that celebrates Black cuisine in honor of Black History Month.
M.A.D.D. Rhythms celebrating Black History Month with new video 'Dreams and Nightmares'
Bril Barrett, founder and director of M.A.D.D. Rhythms, and Donnetta Jackson, choreographer for "Dreams and Nightmares," talk about the inspiration behind their new video and the importance of celebrating and contributing to Black history.
Bril Barrett, founder and director of M.A.D.D. Rhythms, and Donnetta Jackson, choreographer for "Dreams and Nightmares," talk about the inspiration behind their new video and the importance of celebrating and contributing to Black history.
Black History Month activities abound across Chicago
Roz Stuttley from Choose Chicago breaks down some of the most enlightening and engaging Black History Month activities across the city.
Roz Stuttley from Choose Chicago breaks down some of the most enlightening and engaging Black History Month activities across the city.
Rosa Parks, Amanda Gorman: Parents dress daughters up as trailblazing women for Black History Month
Jalen and Keyonna Seawright dressed up their two daughters to model Black female leaders for Black History Month.
Jalen and Keyonna Seawright dressed up their two daughters to model Black female leaders for Black History Month.
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.