Eisenhower High School in Decatur hosted a Black History Month art exhibition on Thursday.
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Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs hosted a celebration on Wednesday, recognizing local leaders in our community during Black History Month.
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When it comes to history, there are names and stories many people may never know — unless someone takes the time to preserve them. That’s the mission of the African American History Museum in Springfield, which is welcoming visitors following a remodel last year that added two new exhibits. Through artifacts, photographs, and immersive displays, the museum offers an unfiltered look at the African American experience in central Illinois and beyond.
Black Lives Matter Springfield will host a series of events to celebrate Black History Month.
The African-American Cultural & Genealogical Society of Illinois Museum (AACGSM) announced its 2026 Black History Month events, with the theme, "A Century of Black History Commemorations."
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND)- For Black History Month, Springfield city leaders met to celebrate achievements the city has made. Among the list of…
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — The Black History Art Show returned to Eisenhower High School for the third year in a row.
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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Artifacts and their stories keep memories alive for the next generation. The African-American Cultural & Genealogic…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Lincoln Land Community College will be hosting events to honor African American History Month throughout February.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Illinois Comptroller Susanna Mendoza celebrated five Central Illinois leaders in honor of Black History Month.