Black Yacht Weekend sails back into Chicago for a hot and vibrant summer celebration along the shoreline of Lake Michigan. The annual event runs from June 19-22 and features four days of networking ...

This article was originally published in Chalkbeat. Chicago Public Schools unveiled a five-year plan Thursday to improve the outcomes of the district’s Black students — at a time of unprecedented ...

Chicago Treasurer's Office is committing to the financial growth of Black residents. While the current presidential administration is busy rolling back diversity and inclusion efforts, the Chicago ...

NBCUniversal Local Chicago (NBC 5 Chicago and Telemundo Chicago) will commemorate Black Heritage Month with a robust lineup of dedicated content, including profiles on local business and civic leaders ...

A group of Black classically trained musicians called D-Composed have made it their mission to celebrate the work of Black composers from the past, present and future. "The mission of D-composed is to ...

CHICAGO (CBS) — What do you get when 3,000 Chicago Public Schools students join forces during Black History Month to sing? Soulful and empowering songs with a message. Uniting Voices Chicago, formerly ...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson claimed during a Tuesday press conference that President-elect Donald Trump is a threat to Black families in his city in response to Trump's plan to address illegal ...

President Donald Trump said he has his sights on Chicago as up next for a takeover, as his administration escalates tensions with cities run by Black Democratic mayors over crime allegations. While ...

McDougal's family says they only recently discovered how their grandfather broke the color barrier in golf, setting the stage for greats like Tiger Woods to follow in his path. "He has a very ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- This Black History Month, ABC7 is exploring the relevance and cultural impact of Black hair to the community, from its historical significance and present-day anti-discrimination laws ...

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