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February 1 \| Friday
9:30 p.m.	The Ink Spot: Barack Obama An examination of Illinois Senator and Presidential Candidate Barack Obama's self-authored books and his politics. Cable channel CAN TV19
February 2 \| Saturday
8:30 p.m.	Harold: Honoring a Legacy Salim Muwakkil, (senior editor of "In These Times" and author of "Harold!") reflects on the legacy of Harold Washington and its impact on the city of Chicago and other Black leaders. Cable channel CAN TV21
February 3 \| Sunday
4:30 p.m.	The Ink Spot: Barack Obama An examination of Illinois Senator and Presidential Candidate Barack Obama's self-authored books and his politics. Cable channel CAN TV19
5:00 p.m.	Shaping Young Minds: Kwanzaa Cable channel CAN TV21
February 6 \| Wednesday
6:00 p.m.	Working for Togetherness A live call-in show addressing the topic of H.I.V. prevention in the African American community. Cable channel CAN TV21
February 7 \| Thursday
11:30 a.m.	Harold: Honoring a Legacy Salim Muwakkil, (senior editor of "In These Times" and author of "Harold!") reflects on the legacy of Harold Washington and its impact on the city of Chicago and other Black leaders. Cable channel CAN TV 19
5:00 p.m.	DuSable Museum: The Harold Washington Wing Cable channel CAN TV19
February 8 \| Friday
12:00 p.m.	DuSable Museum: The Harold Washington Wing Cable channel CAN TV19
8:00 p.m.	Long Live the SPIRIT! Of The Million Man March A critical look at what the Million Man March meant and still means to Black America. This documentary depicts the ongoing struggle to unify, uplift and empower Black people in America. Cable channel CAN TV21
February 9 \| Saturday
4:00 p.m.	My Guest Ain't Guessing: Motherhood A roundtable discussion on youth and motherhood in the Black community. Cable channel CAN TV21
4:30 p.m.	Taking It To The Streets: America's First Black Catholic Priest An interview with Augustus Tolton, America's first black Catholic Priest. Cable channel CAN TV21
February 10 \| Sunday
5:00 p.m.	Shaping Young Minds: Black History Month Quiz Cable channel CAN TV21
8:20 p.m.	I Got Something To Say: African American Economic Summit An exploration of economic issues in Chicago's African American community. Cable channel CAN TV21
10:00 p.m.	Unity in Diversity Join the United African Organization for its first community summit. View a special presentation on the 'Lost Boys of Sudan' and enjoy a performance from the Rwandan Dance Group. Cable channel CAN TV21
February 11 \| Monday
6:00 p.m.	Support L.I.F.E. A live call-in show answering questions from the African American community about surviving cancer. Cable channel CAN TV21
February 12 \| Tuesday
2:00 p.m.	Remembering Emmitt Till : The Murder that Changed America Cable channel CAN TV21
February 13 \| Wednesday
12:00 p.m.	Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. Cable channel CAN TV21
6:00 p.m.	NAACP Westside Branch A live call-in show on local issues of social justice in the African American Community. Cable channel CAN TV21
February 14 \| Thursday
5:00 p.m.	Renaming 71st Street, Emmit Till Road Cable channel CAN TV19
8:00 p.m.	That's That Phi: Understanding Diabetes A cooking program that showcases diabetes-friendly recipes and interviews people living with diabetes who share how this has emotionally affected them and impacted their lifestyle. Cable channel CAN TV19
February 15 \| Friday
12:00 p.m.	Renaming 71st Street, Emmit Till Road Cable channel CAN TV19
1:30 p.m.	Trouble In Mind: Lynching in the Age of Jim Crow Cable channel CAN TV21
3:00 p.m.	That's That Phi: Understanding Diabetes A cooking program that showcases diabetes-friendly recipes and interviews people living with diabetes who share how this has emotionally affected them and impacted their lifestyle. Cable channel CAN TV19
10:00 p.m.	My Guest Ain't Guessing: Motherhood A roundtable discussion on youth and motherhood in the Black community. Cable channel CAN TV21
February 16 \| Saturday
4:05 p.m.	That's That Phi: Understanding Diabetes A cooking program that showcases diabetes-friendly recipes and interviews people living with diabetes who share how this has emotionally affected them and impacted their lifestyle. Cable channel CAN TV19
5:30 p.m.	The Clarice Mason Show: Deterring Crime Ex-offender Jeff Maxwell talks about possible methods of deterring crime. Cable channel CAN TV21
February 17 \| Sunday
5:00 p.m.	Shaping Young Minds: Black History Review Cable channel CAN TV21
February 20 \| Wednesday
6:00 p.m.	NAACP Westside Branch A live call-in show on local issues of social justice in the African American Community. Cable channel CAN TV21
February 21 \| Thursday
12:00 p.m.	Going Down Jericho Road: The Memphis Strike, King's Last Campaign Cable channel CAN TV21
5:00 p.m.	Bessie Coleman Remembered Cable channel CAN TV19
8:00 p.m.	Keith's Collage: Black Theatre Alliance Awards This local award presentation honors local theatre artists. Cable channel CAN TV19
February 22 \| Friday
12:00 p.m.	Bessie Coleman Remembered Cable channel CAN TV19
3:00 p.m.	Keith's Collage: Black Theatre Alliance Awards This local award presentation honors local theatre artists. Cable channel CAN TV19
February 23 \| Saturday
4:00 p.m.	Long Live the SPIRIT! Of The Million Man March A critical look at what the Million Man March meant and still means to Black America. This documentary depicts the ongoing struggle to unify, uplift and empower Black people in America. Cable channel CAN TV21
February 24 \| Sunday
5:00 p.m.	Shaping Young Minds: Ida B. Wells Cable channel CAN TV21
10:00 p.m.	Unity in Diversity Join the United African Organization for its first community summit. View a special presentation on the 'Lost Boys of Sudan' and enjoy a performance from the Rwandan Dance Group. Cable channel CAN TV21
10:30 p.m.	The Ink Spot: Stepin Fetchit This discussion explores the significance of American comedian and film actor, Lincoln Perry (a.k.a. Stepin Fetchit) and the impact of the stereotypical persona he portrayed in film which later made him the first Black actor to become a millionaire. Cable channel CAN TV19
February 26 \| Tuesday
7:30 p.m.	Keith's Collage: Pre-Employment Fair Enter this virtual tour of the Westside Ministers and the Job Collaborative's Pre-Employment Fair. Cable channel CAN TV19
February 27 \| Wednesday
2:30 p.m.	Keith's Collage: Pre-Employment Fair Enter this virtual tour of the Westside Ministers and the Job Collaborative's Pre-Employment Fair. Cable channel CAN TV19
6:00 p.m.	NAACP Westside Branch A live call-in show on local issues of social justice in the African American Community. Cable channel CAN TV21
February 28 \| Thursday
5:00 p.m.	Judge Eugene Pincham Cable channel CAN TV19
February 29 \| Friday
12:00 p.m.	Judge Eugene Pincham Cable channel CAN TV19
8:00 p.m.	Taking It To The Streets: America's First Black Catholic Priest An interview with Augustus Tolton, America's first black Catholic Priest. Cable channel CAN TV21
8:30 p.m.	The Clarice Mason Show: Deterring Crime Ex-offender Jeff Maxwell talks about possible methods of deterring crime. Cable channel CAN TV21
10:30 p.m.	The Ink Spot: Stepin Fetchit This discussion explores the significance of American comedian and film actor, Lincoln Perry (a.k.a. Stepin Fetchit) and the impact of the stereotypical persona he portrayed in film which later made him the first Black actor to become a millionaire. Cable channel CAN TV19