NBC Chicago, NBC Sports Chicago and Telemundo Chicago are commemorating Black Heritage in February on-air and across digital platforms. The triopoly is kicking off the month with a “Together We Rise” campaign that honors Black excellence and amplifies voices of the Civil Rights Movement.
NBC Chicago will feature in-depth stories and conversations on the Black experience, small businesses and pivotal moments that shaped history in Chicago and nationwide.
• Reporter LeeAnn Trotter will take a closer look at the story of Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, an influential figure in Chicago history.
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