ABC7 Chicago hosts annual Black History Month luncheon, celebrates local leaders
'Our Chicago: Black Hair Is...' half-hour special airs this weekend
CHICAGO (WLS) -- ABC7 Chicago is celebrating Black History Month.
Cheryl Burton, Hosea Sanders and Terrell Brown were just a few members of the ABC7 team who were happy to host a luncheon Thursday afternoon at ABC7's State Street studios.
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Community leaders from around the Chicago area, scholars and business owners also joined members of the news team in the celebration.
This is the 20th year for a Black History Month event held at ABC7 Chicago.
Also this Black History Month, ABC7 is exploring the relevance and cultural impact of Black hair to the community.
A special titled "Our Chicago: Black Hair Is..." airs this weekend. The half-hour special showcases Chicagoans and their personal hair experiences.
More information about the special can be found here.
