Learn more about Mary McLeod Bethune, the educator, philanthropist, humanitarian, womanist, and civil rights activist.

Black History Spotlight: Day #14

There are few Chicago historical figures whose life and work speak to the current moment more than Ida B. Wells, the 19th century investigative journalist, civil rights leader, and passionate suffragist. WTTW brings you a new CHICAGO STORIES special that...

The Black Travelers' Green Book (also The Negro Motorist Green-Book, The Negro Travelers' Green Book, or simply the Green Book) was an annual guidebook for African-American roadtrippers.

In this Virtual Field Trip, we celebrate Black History Month and the contributions of Black Explorers from the past and present. We explore the North Pole with Matthew Henson, examine the importance of Green Book sites with Candacy Taylor, launch to the m...

This 2-hour special, narrated by Deon Cole, gives a fresh perspective of the black movement in America, from Emancipation to the Civil Rights era. See more in this special.

Black History Spotlight: Day #13

Believe it or not, the home video game console has been around for nearly 49 years. Yes, that’s almost half a century.

Time to brush up on your Black History facts! This kid-friendly video uses colorful graphics, music and narration to showcase a Black history fact for each letter of the alphabet.

by Rio Cortez and Lauren Semmer

Learn all about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in this facts video for kids. Learn about Dr. King's childhood, his life as a speaker, activist and his legacy!

Black History Spotlight: Day #12

Founders' Week: Arthur Mitchell's Harlem Walking Tour

Founding Dance Theatre of Harlem Ballerinas Gayle McKinney-Griffith, Sheila Rohan, and Lydia Abarca-Mitchell and early Company members Karlya Shelton-Benjamin and Marcia Sells were featured in an empowering ABC News segment on Monday, June 28, 2021.

Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves + Aladdin kids story cartoon animation