Rare book on African American settlers in Rockford back in circulation
The Rockford Public Library has reprinted “African-Americans in Early Rockford” by Dr. John Mollyneaux, 25 years after the original print run disappeared, to provide a comprehensive look at the city’s history and highlight those previously ignored in local narratives.
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Prior to the start of the 2025-26 school year, Rockford Public Schools issued a notice to reassure Mexican, African, and Middle Eastern migrants that it does not disclose the immigration status of its students. Rockford schools began welcoming students to the new school year on Thursday,…
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford will commemorate "Liberation Day" for African Americans who were enslaved in the United States with the city's annual Juneteenth Celebration, on Thursday, June 16th. The event will be held at Sinnissippi Park, starting at 1 p.m. The celebration will include food vendors, retail vendors, local…
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — People from around the city flocked to Rockford's African American Resource Center for Bookerfest on Friday. The celebration had different vendors, food and music, but the event also educated the younger generation about black culture and history. "Bookerfest is a very needed type of event to…