Celebrate Black History Month with Chicago’s favorite neighborhood historian, Shermann “Dilla” Thomas!
AIRS ON CW26
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD, 2024 AT 10:30A
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH, 2024 AT 10:30A
AIRS ON THE U
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH, 2024 AT 10:00P
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH, 2024 AT 7:30P
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH, 2024 AT 10:30A
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH, 2024 AT 10:00P
This Black History Month, take a look at Chicago like you've never seen it before from the lens of Chicago historian and social media phenom, Shermann "Dilla" Thomas. In the half-hour special, Black History Verified, you get an insider's look into how African American culture and influence worked to shape Chicago into what it is today.
CW26's Brandon Pope and Dilla team up to take a tour through the South Side, highlighting some of the most important landmarks in Chicago's history. They visit the birthplace of Black History Month and get a look at a decades-old mural depicting the hopes and dreams of African Americans during the Great Migration. Dilla highlights unsung pioneers like Oscar Micheaux, the first Black feature filmmaker, and Fritz Pollard, the first Black NFL coach.
Black History Verified PT. 2 features in-depth interviews on Chicago's first Black firefighters for Black History Month and the origins of House Music. Dilla will be highlighting the contributions of unsung heroes like Timuel Black, John H. Johnson and Ida B. Wells with uniquely stylized videos and typography. Plus, you'll see the vital role the Pullman Porters played in the Great Migration.
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Before the program airs, see Chicago's historian Dilla - known as @6figga_dilla on TikTok - in action with exclusive web-extra videos below!
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This Black History Month, take a look at Chicago like you've never seen it before from the lens of Chicago historian and social media phenom Shermann "Dilla" Thomas. In the half-hour special, Black History Verified: Part 2, you get an insider's look into how African American culture and influence worked to shape Chicago into what it is today.
CW26's Brandon Pope and Dilla team up for in-depth interviews on Chicago's first Black firefighters and the origins of House Music. Dilla highlights the contributions of unsung heroes like Timuel Black, John H. Johnson, and Ida B. Wells with uniquely stylized videos and typography. Plus, you'll learn about the Pullman Porters' vital role in the Great Migration.
