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Black History Month

Black History Month: A push for foster parents in families of color

  • Feb 26

'American Idol' contestant performs; Ryan, Cheryl talk sports, events

  • Feb 21

Black author published her own work, encourages others to do the same

  • Feb 20

ABC7 presents 'Our Chicago: Manning Up' for Black History Month

  • Feb 20

CPS student narrating documentary elevating Black stories

  • Feb 19

DuSable African American Museum celebrates 65th anniversary

  • Feb 17

Part of Underground Railroad found in closet of New York City museum

  • Feb 15

We Sow We Grow Project taking back the soil on the South Side

  • Feb 12

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Black History Month: A push for foster parents in families of color

  • Feb 26
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Harlem renaissance history unearthed amid Bronx gravestones

  • Feb 25
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Black author published her own work, encourages others to do the same

  • Feb 20
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'The Jim Dent Story' documentary screening in Highland Park

  • Feb 20
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NAACP Westside Branch names Remel Terry as new president

  • Feb 19
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NabrU hosts gala to celebrate decade of empowering young men

  • Feb 14
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We Sow We Grow Project taking back the soil on the South Side

  • Feb 12
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Chicago firefighter spotlights representation, possibility

  • Feb 10

Latest Stories

Black History Month: Local entrepreneurs selling wellness products

Two Black-owned businesses are transforming health and wellness from the inside out this Black History Month.

  • Feb 12

Aviation school honors legacy of Chicago 'DODO' Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen

African Americans continue to be instrumental in helping to shape the world of aviation in Chicago and across the nation.

  • Feb 11

Chicago organization spotlights education and equity during Black History Month

As Black History Month continues, Chicago-based organizations are highlighting efforts to support education by addressing gaps that extend beyond the classroom.

  • Feb 5
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What is Black History Month, and why is it important?

February is Black History Month, a time the country highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of Black Americans. And the fact that Black history is part of America's history is important for all Americans to know, learn about, and understand.

  • Feb 4

Chicago's DuSable museum has special schedule for Black History Month

It's already a place where African American history lives. But, as Chicago celebrates Black History Month, the Hyde Park museum has become more crucial than ever.

  • Feb 4