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Black History

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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
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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

Trump admin can replace Philadelphia slavery exhibit: Court

  • Jun 18

Inaugural Chicago HBCU Baseball Classic held at Wrigley Field

  • May 3

ABC7 Chicago special explores Rev. Jesse Jackson's impact, legacy

  • Mar 22

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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

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

Roscoe Village high school students teach each other about Rev. Jesse Jackson's life and legacy

Through their own research, students are learning about Jackson's life and legacy, and how they as young people can take what they learn and apply it to their own lives.

  • Feb 23

Faith leaders honor Rev. Jesse Jackson at 1st Rainbow PUSH Coalition forum since his death

Faith leaders paid tribute to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition's first Saturday morning forum since his passing.

  • Feb 22

Former 'American Idol' contestant performs; Ryan, Cheryl talk sports, Breakfast Club, Project sWish

Friday on "Windy City Weekend," Cheryl Burton fills in for Val!

  • Feb 21