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Black History

Illinois designates July 25 as Emmett Till Day

  • Jul 23

Slavery panels replaced at PA site amid months-long battle with Trump admin.

  • Jul 15

Relatives of slave who built White House speak out

  • Jul 4
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Court clears way for replacement of slavery exhibit in Philadelphia

  • Jul 3

Chicago-area Juneteenth celebrations continue with weekend events

  • Jun 20

Juneteenth march in Chicago area honors Opal Lee, message of unity

  • Jun 19

What's open and closed on Juneteenth 2026

  • Jun 19

What is Juneteenth and why is it celebrated? What to know for 2026

  • Jun 18

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Houston dance company shares black history on stage

  • Jun 18
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ABC7 Chicago hosts Black History Month luncheon

  • Feb 26
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Harlem renaissance history unearthed amid Bronx gravestones

  • Feb 25
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CPS student narrating documentary elevating Black stories

  • Feb 19
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Black History Month: Local entrepreneurs selling wellness products

  • Feb 12
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Chicago's DuSable museum has special schedule for Black History Month

  • Feb 4
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Lost no more: Saga of former enslaved man's quest for freedom, long new life on the Hudson

  • Jun 17, 2025
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Amsterdam News, icon of Black-owned publishing, presses forward with a page from its past

  • Jun 2, 2025

Latest Stories

Trump administration can replace slavery exhibit at President's House in Philadelphia, court rules

The Trump administration can replace the slavery exhibit at the President's House in Philadelphia, a federal appeals court ruled on Thursday.

  • Jun 18

Inaugural Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic held at Wrigley Field: 'A blessing and an honor'

While the two college baseball teams playing at Wrigley Field had people divided on who to cheer for, the actual event - the first ever Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic - brought unity in the stands.

  • May 3

'Faith. Fight. Freedom: The Legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson' explores civil rights icon's impact

ABC7 Chicago presented an hour-long special on the late Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. as we remember how he impacted millions through his words and his actions.

  • Mar 22

Black History Month: Woman creates vinyl record community group in Chicago

This Black History Month, one Black woman is putting vinyl back on the map.

  • Feb 26

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

DCFS is urgently seeking more foster parents willing to share their home and their love, especially more families of color.

  • Feb 26