As a teen raised in the Rust Belt in the 1960s, Alan Cashaw wasn't blind to the fact racism existed. But he also knew freedom ...

The show pays tributes to elders like Gilda Snowden, Shirley Woodson, Charles McGee, LeRoy Foster, and Marian Stephens ...

From local activists and trailblazers to lesser-known names on the national stage, we shed a light on the contributions of Black men and women who shook up the world.

February, a month of remembrance and a month of reflection on how African Americans shaped the history of America. We take a ...

During Black History Month and beyond, locals and visitors alike can take in the "Many Voices" exhibit at Hildene, the ...

For our complete Black History Month coverage, click here. When he was born Jan. 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr.’s name was Michael. It’s the name originally on his birth certificate. He was named ...

He died in 1915 and was buried at Tuskegee University in a brick tomb made my students with a view of the campus.

What is the origin of Black History Month? Discover its significance, historical roots, and this year's theme, celebrating ...

CBS Chicago highlights stories that celebrate the theme for Black History Month 2025: African Americans and labor.

Black History on Feb. 8 received exceptional recognition and contributions from youths, thanks to the Queens Book Fair & ...

WBFO Disability Reporter Emyle Watkins sits down with Dr. Sami Schalk, a disability scholar, professor of Gender and Women’s ...

The state wants us to believe that we are isolated, that we are powerless, that our movements are fleeting. But history tells ...