This year marks a full century since Roanoke ceased to be “the Black Hollywood.” If you never knew that Roanoke once held that title, then we have a lot of catching up to do before we get to why ...

With stellar performances by Theron, Sissy Spacek, Frances McDormand and Woody Harrelson, “North Country” is based on a groundbreaking lawsuit brought by women miners at Minnesota’s Eveleth Mines in ...

As a reminder, it’s pronounced “Fronk-en-steen.” FX is developing a comedy titled Very Young Frankenstein, inspired by Mel Brooks ’ 1974 comedy classic Young Frankenstein. Brooks is among the ...

During the 2020 presidential campaign, Trump rolled out a plan to appeal to Black voters, including a pledge to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. He also took credit for making Juneteenth “very ...

WGN's Jewell Hillery talks to Dr. David Peterson, Jr., with the Pullman Porter Museum, and local musician Allegra Dayo at Gately Stadium, where community members gathered to mark the Juneteenth ...

Chicago’s far South Side is celebrating Juneteenth this Saturday at a free festival hosted by the nonprofit Far South ...

We are on the eve of Juneteenth and one place that's going to be celebrating in a big way: the Pullman Porter Museum! We're joined this morning by David Peterson to tell us more.

It is considered an extension of the National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porters Museum and will occupy a three-story rowhouse at 10432 S. Maryland Ave., just steps away.

Pullman Porters feature prominently on a mural displayed along the Kennedy Expressway near North Avenue, offering some North Side exposure to Chicago’s only National Park property.

Discover the significant role of A. Philip Randolph and the Pullman porters in fighting economic discrimination. Learn about their impact on the labor movement and civil rights.

Pullman porters did more than carry bags, they paved the way for higher education opportunities, the professional working class and the fight for equal rights. Lauren A. Degener, Marketing Content ...

Porters made up about 44% of the Pullman Company’s rail operations workforce. Explore Despite challenges, Georgia’s Black architects make their mark on Atlanta Credit: Library of Congress ...