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.

Chicago group urges support of city's Black house museums
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A group of leaders in Chicago are urging people to support the city's Black house museums during Black History Month.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'Hateful Things' exhibit sheds light on historic negative portrayals of Black people
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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.

M.A.D.D. Rhythms celebrating Black History Month with new video 'Dreams and Nightmares'
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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
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Roz Stuttley from Choose Chicago breaks down some of the most enlightening and engaging Black History Month activities across the city.