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This Week In Black History Feb 19-25, 2025

FEBRUARY 19   1919—The “first” Pan African Congress is held bringing together prominent Blacks from throughout the world to chart a program for Black unity and...

14 Exciting Valentine’s Day Date Ideas in Chicago: Food, Music & Adventure

Photo Credit: Getty Images Valentine’s Day is here, and it’s time to break free from the ordinary. Skip the tired flowers and predictable dinners. Chicago...

This Week In Black History Feb. 12-18

FEBRUARY 12 1793—Congress passes the first Fugi­tive Slave Law. The law made it easier for a slave owner to re-take control of a slave...

This Week In Black History Feb. 5-12, 2025

      February 5 1866—Congressman Thaddeus Stevens, one of the great White heroes of Black history, offers his famous amendment to the Freedman’s Bureau bill to...

From breakbeats to the dance floor: How hip-hop and house revolutionized music and culture

Producers Fast Eddie and Joe Smooth mix at DJ International Studios in Chicago in 1990. Innovation was at the forefront of house and hip-hop....

Richard Gallion’s Journey: From Chicago’s West Side to Theater and Film Success

Richard Gallion overcame challenges to build a thriving career in acting, writing, and directing. His latest production, "A Fall from Royalty," explores history, community,...

Google Honors Chicago House Music with Animated Doodle for Black History Month

Image courtesy of Google House Music and its legendary Black creators from Chicago got the ultimate shout-out to start Black History Month. On Saturday, Feb....

This Week In Black History January 29-February 4

JANUARY 29 1837—The great Russian literary genius Alexander Pushkin dies on this day as a result of a duel. He is generally considered Russia’s...

South Side Community Art Center Unveils $15M Expansion to Honor Legacy and Empower Black Artists

The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC), the country’s oldest, independently run, and continuously operating Black arts institution, recently announced its planned rehabilitation and...

This Week In Black History Jan. 22-Jan. 29

JANUARY 22   1822—“From slavery to wealth” is the phrase that best describes the story of Barney L. Ford, who was born into slav­ery on...
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