black history month

Adam Krall, a historic site interpreter with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, showcases an original rifle that would have been used by the 56th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War, during an event at the Illinois State Museum on Wednesday, Feb. 26, honoring Black military history.

Equity & Justice

Forgotten Black military heroes featured in Illinois State Museum exhibit

Athan Yanos

Black History Month exhibit explores connections to 1908 Springfield race riots

Community Voices

CV - Driving the Green Book

Beatrice Bonner

Originally aired February 1, 2021.In 2019, award-winning broadcaster Alvin Hall and activist Janée Woods Weber made a journey from Detroit to New Orleans…

Community Voices

Community Voices: Someone You Should Know, Father Augustus Tolton

Beatrice Bonner

February is Black History Month. African Americans everywhere are celebrated especially those who made a difference in society. Have you ever thought…

Equity & Justice

Knowledge is Power: Springfield's African American Read-In

Rachel Otwell

African American read-ins started to be promoted by educators nationwide in 1990. The purpose is to highlight Black authors during Black History Month.…