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Trump accuses Smithsonian of 'radical' activism

  • Jul 6

'Waiting to Exhale' stars reunite for film's 30th anniversary

  • Feb 27
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Memorial services for Jesse Jackson begin in Chicago

  • Feb 26
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Memorial services honoring Rev. Jackson expanded to multiple states

  • Feb 20

Lunar New Year: Galloping into the Year of the Fire Horse

  • Feb 17

'Hoops, Hopes & Dreams': How MLK used basketball to fuel change

  • Feb 14

Historians share stories of Harlem Renaissance at Woodlawn Cemetery

  • Feb 9

Nike faces probe over alleged discrimination against white workers

  • Feb 5

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White House accuses Smithsonian of presenting 'a radical view of American history'

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Black People Outside: Nature influencers encouraging Black Chicagoans to explore the outdoors

  • May 31, 2024
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Masala Pizza fuses Indian flavor with a Chicago classic

  • May 29, 2024
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These seniors are learning Hula and celebrating Hawaiian culture

  • May 15, 2024
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Holocaust Remembrance Day: JFCS Holocaust Center gives ABC7 News a tour of the archives

  • May 14, 2024
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Members of AAPI community say NYC Council map silences their voices

  • May 1, 2024
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Santa Rosa Culture Experience Center aims to bring people together

  • Apr 4, 2024

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What is Black History Month, and why is it important?

February is Black History Month, a time the country highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of Black Americans. And the fact that Black history is part of America's history is important for all Americans to know, learn about, and understand.

  • Feb 4

Forgotten piece of music brought back to life and back to Carnegie Hall this Black History Month

From Carnegie Hall in the 1930s to a powerful performance this week -- this is the story of how one symphony is inspiring musicians and audiences nearly a century later.

  • Feb 4
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'Golden' from 'KPop Demon Hunters' makes history with 2026 Oscar nomination

They're shining like they're born to be! The songwriters behind "Golden," the hit song from the popular Netflix film "KPop Demon Hunters," are officially Oscar nominees.

  • Jan 22

Kwanzaa 2025: Everything you need to know about the week-long holiday

The holiday celebrating African culture and heritage lasts from Friday, Dec. 26 to Thursday, Jan 1.

  • Dec 26, 2025
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Hanukkah 2025: Everything you need to know about the Jewish holiday

This year, Hanukkah begins at sundown on Sunday, December 14, 2025 and ends with nightfall on Monday, December 22, 2025.

  • Dec 12, 2025