Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson marked Memorial Day with a social media post wishing followers a Happy Africa Day.

The 67-year-old church was once a thriving parish. But the Archdiocese of Chicago decided to close the church due to a lack ...

Since news of the new pope, Robert Prevost, who assumed the name Leo XIV, hit the wires, he has been universally celebrated ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Cardinals from around the world are preparing for what will be the largest papal conclave in history, and the first African American cardinal in the U.S., who began his Catholic ...

President Donald Trump issued an order to take down exhibits that "divide Americans based on race," but the White House says it wasn't involved and the museum says the moves were part of normal ...

Dr. Otis Moss III, senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, has created a unique ... Museum’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C ...

Chicago Police Department has issued an alert for missing 16-year-old Kennedi Showers, last seen May 5, 2025, with requests for public assistance in locating her.

Celebrate Juneteenth 2025 with meaningful activities including community events, education, supporting Black businesses and ...

Ryan Coogler’s masterpiece mixes African spirits, the American church and the power of music into a terrifying brew.

Several artifacts are being removed from the National Museum of African American History and Culture ... up on the news you need to know with the Chicago Catch-Up newsletter.