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Mobile Museum of Tolerance Arrives in Calumet City

Thaddeus Jones, Calumet City Mayor and Illinois State Representative of the 29th Legislative District will welcome residents throughout the southland to the Calumet City...

Hip-Hop Icon, Chuck D, Releases “Songs That Shook the Planet” on Audible

The legendary lyricist and co-founder of Public Enemy, Chuck D takes listeners on an extraordinary journey through politically and socially conscious music. Part history...

Former “Wire” Actor, Clarke Peters on His New Role in “La Fortuna”

Clarke Peters currently stars in “La Fortuna.”  In the series, Álex Ventura (Álvaro Mel), a young and inexperienced diplomat, unintentionally becomes the leader of...

ABC7 Celebrates Black History Month with Special Programming

ABC 7 celebrates Black History Month with special news reports, programming, and vignettes throughout February. Special presentations of “OUR CHICAGO: Building Black” (formerly “Heart...

Chicago Public Library Celebrates Black History Month

In honor of African American History Month in February, Chicago Public Library (CPL) will feature a variety of virtual programming for kids, teens, adults,...

It Started With Us: The True Origins Of Black History Month

Black History Month is here! A time to celebrate and acknowledge the many contributions that African Americans have had, and continue to do so, in...

Extremism Expert Eric Ward on Dr. King’s Practice of Non-Violence

According to a poll conducted by the Washington Post, one in three Americans says violence against the government can be justified.  As the nation...

One on One with Congressional Candidate Kina Collins

Kina Collins is a lifelong activist and nationally recognized gun violence prevention and health care advocate with a proven track record of policymaking, coalition...

A Conversation with Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton

Juliana Stratton made history becoming the first Black American to serve as Lieutenant Governor serving alongside Governor JB Pritzker. The southside native’s entire career...

Education Reform Expert Talks Social Justice in Education

As an undergraduate at Morehouse College, Dr. Martin Luther King said,  “At this point, I often wonder whether or not education is fulfilling its...
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