ABC7 Chicago to celebrate Juneteenth 2025 with 'Our Chicago: In God we trust...?'
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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.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

“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.

About ABC7/WLS-TV Chicago

ABC7/WLS-TV Chicago is the No. 1 local news source and most-watched television station in Chicago. With top-rated daily newscasts spanning decades and the largest social media presence in the market with more than 3.1 million Facebook followers, ABC7 Eyewitness News provides breaking news, investigative reporting, weather, politics, traffic and sports in the multiplatform space toChicago, the suburbs and northwest Indiana. NamedBest News Operationby the Associated Press, ABC 7 Eyewitness News produces “Chicago Proud,” a series of features that spotlights everyday heroes in and around Chicago.The station also produces the highest-rated New Year’s Eve special in Chicago,the nationally syndicated holiday kickoff special, “The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival,” and the award-winning series “Our Chicago,” which showcases the city’s diversityand highlights contributions in the Black, Hispanic, Asian,LGBTQ+ communities, among others.Every Friday, Windy City Weekend, entertains while giving Chicagoans everything they need to know about what’s happening in the city. ABC 7 is the only Chicago station producing and broadcasting parades representing Chicago’s rich cultural history. The station has a long and proud tradition of broadcasting political candidate debates to keep Chicago’selectorate informed and town halls where residents can share their concerns.ABC7’s outreach efforts include an annual partnership with local food banks, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars. ABC7 also partners with the Red Cross for the Great Chicago Blood Drive, one of the largest, one-day blood drives in the country.

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