Black History Month

Audarshia Townsend, content director at Food & Beverage Insider, talks about how Black-owned companies are making their presence known in the industry.

Congressional lawmakers are celebrating Black History Month by preserving and protecting the teaching of Black history in schools across the country. A bill introduced in the House would establish a 12 person national council on African American history and culture that would advise the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Diane Nash, a Chicago-born activist, was instrumental in the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and fought injustice. Today, a Nash's story is being told through illustrates by Bryan Collier in "Love is Loud."

Bridgette Flagg talks about the inspiration behind her restaurant and the magic of soul food and Creole cooking.

In honor of Black History Month, a new resource providing a safe haven and peace is now open in Cook County.

In honor of Black History Month, FOX 32 is profiling several Black-owned restaurants that are doing more than just feeding people – they are giving back and making a name for themselves.

On this first day of Black History Month, city groups are recognizing Chicago’s founding father: Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable.

Lonnie Norwood from Uniting Voices Chicago talks about their Black History Month concert series and the importance of highlighting the amazing contributions of Black people in the music sphere and beyond.

Author Aundrea Demille talks about lessons from her new book "Is it Racism?" and the importance of having uncomfortable conversations around race.

Jeremy Joyce, founder of Black People Eats, talks about his partnership with the Chicago Bears.