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JACKSONVILLE, Ill. - The African American History Museum in Jacksonville, Ill., is a collaborative endeavor, dedicated to the preservation of, and education regarding, the role that African Americans played during

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. - The African American History Museum in Jacksonville, Ill., is a collaborative endeavor, dedicated to the preservation of, and education regarding, the role that African Americans played during

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A panel discussion raised examples of racism and racial inequality in Jacksonville and the region, as well as hopes for a better future.

A rebooted event celebrating a Civil War Union Army officer’s ties to Jacksonville will begin Wednesday with a panel discussion on race.

On Sunday evenings back in the day, Hannibal’s black churches (Second Christian on Broadway, Helping Hand Baptist, the Church of God in Christ on Settles Street and Scott’s Chapel Methodist)

Jacksonville Area Museum is hosting a series of podcast about the history of Jacksonville...

The Underground Railroad — a secret network of houses and paths that helped slaves...

A planned museum in Jacksonville will showcase local African American history, local ties...

Jacksonville City Council is scheduled to meet in regular session no later than 7 p.m....