February is Black History Month, which is a chance to honor generations of Black American achievement. Here are some pertinent events, exhibitions, and public gatherings happening in celebration of the observance,

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

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Community leaders from around the Chicago area, scholars and business owners joined members of the ABC7 team in a Black History Month celebration Thursday.

From Jesse Owens, Jackie Robinson and Muhammad Ali to Colin Kaepernick, the achievements of Black athletes have had a role in advancing civil rights.

The work of students from Markham, Country Club Hills and Hazel Crest was on display at a Black History Month Film Fest at Marcus Cinema.

The historic Bronzeville neighborhood on Chicago's South Side was once home ... And in doing so, Ms. Kuenyefu Searcy and her son are making some history together, too. "It's nice to start in ...

The Associated Press says its case is about an unconstitutional effort by the White House to control speech — in this case insisting the AP refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America,” in accordance with an executive order signed by the president last month.

Its release during Black History Month is part of CPS’s broader five-year strategic plan and aims to address long-standing disparities in graduation, discipline and other metrics faced by Black students.

A new exhibit at the Zolla Lieberman Gallery in River North features drawings, paintings and sculpture by artist Purvis Young.

Kenwood Academy High School junior Jayvon Anderson — a varsity football captain — and Lane Tech College Prep High School senior Grier Burke — a girls flag football athlete — were surprised by the Bear

Diane Nash led the rides from Birmingham to Jackson, Mississippi, in 1961. She organized the 1963 Birmingham Desegregation Campaign following the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing that killed four girls.