Chicago, Illinois, has a rich history of grassroots organizing. Notable examples are the Back of the Yards Neighborhood ...

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The story of Black History Month begins in 1915. At this time, scholar Carter G. Woodson founded what today is called the ...

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Early in the year, the significant legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. resonates strongly. The third Monday in January is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, providing an occasion for reflection, along with ...

By: Dennis Richmond, Jr. In the 1960s, the Black Panther Party (BPP) emerged as a force of revolution and hope for Black ...

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The pioneering director of New Jack City and Posse discusses his unusual childhood, his relationship with Hollywood decision-makers, and why his director father Melvin doesn’t have a star on the Walk ...

Landon Slaggert set a new Chicago Blackhawks record for the fastest ... Reinhart became the first Panther with four straight 30-goal seasons. In the second period, Matthew Tkachuk deflected ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Events were held across the Chicago area Saturday to celebrate the first day of Black History Month. Beginning February 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation ...