CHICAGO (WLS) — ABC7 commemorates Juneteenth with a special half-hour program hosted by Anchor/Reporter Cheryl Burton, airing on Saturday, June 14 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, June 15 at 11 p.m. on ABC7.
The special will stream on Saturday, June 14 at 11 p.m. and Sunday, June 15 at 11 p.m. on abc7chicago.com and ABC7’s connected TV apps.
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“Our Chicago: In God We Trust…?” examines the pivotal role of the black church during the Civil Rights Movement, serving as both a spiritual haven and a central hub for organizing. The program includes archival footage of religious leaders from the Civil Rights era, such as Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., along with interviews with local pastors like Rev. Dr. Charlie Dates of Progressive Baptist Church, Rev. Reginald Sharpe of Fellowship Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss of Trinity United Church of Christ, and Father Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Church. ABC 7 Chicago delves into how church leaders galvanized communities and spurred action both in Chicago and nationwide.
“Our Chicago: In God We Trust…?” further investigates the impact of money in the civil rights movement, exploring the roles of figures like the Black Panthers and preachers including Chicago’s Rev. Jesse Jackson. The special delves into the intersection of capitalism and the church’s efforts to equalize the economic landscape for African Americans.
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