On March 8, Underground troops should prepare to rise up as the journey to freedom continues with a vicious fight.

During a Chicago screening of Underground Season Two, hosted by EBONY and WGN America at the DuSable Museum of African American History, attendees were treated to a sneak peak of the premiere episode, and boy, did it leave mouths agape.

Watch a recap of the evening and a truly special moment between Editor in Chief Kyra Kyles and Jurnee Smollett Bell as they unveil the star’s March cover!

Find out what made the experience historic, up top.

#WomenUp!


Video shot & edited by WGN America

Season two of Underground premieres on Wednesday, March 8 at 10/9c on WGN America