SHOPPING VIA AMAZON (SMILE)… GREAT WAY TO GIVE TO The BRONZEVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Hello Friends, Do consider Bronzeville Historical Society when you use Amazon for your purchases. By using the Smile.Amazon link we will receive donations. Thank you for your support! (function() {var iFrame = document.createElement('iframe'); iFrame.style.display = 'none'; iFrame.style.border = "none"; iFrame.width = 310; iFrame.height = 256; iFrame.setAttribute && iFrame.setAttribute('scrolling', 'no'); iFrame.setAttribute('frameborder', '0'); setTimeout(function() {var contents = … Continue reading SHOPPING VIA AMAZON (SMILE)… GREAT WAY TO GIVE TO The BRONZEVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

“Aunt Jemima” removed from pancake products… commentary by Sherry Williams

Sherry Williams commentary on Aunt Jemima June 23 2020 Hello Friends, members and supporters, Quaker Oats and PepsiCo Companies PIVOTS from real RACISM dialogue by announcing the removal of Aunt Jemima as one of its long standing brand identities.  Since 1926 Aunt Jemima has graced pancake mix and syrup bottles.   $400 million investment committed for … Continue reading “Aunt Jemima” removed from pancake products… commentary by Sherry Williams

Columbia College partners with Roseland Hospital to raise money.. virtual concerts May 14 – 15, 2020

EXPERIENCE the  VIRTUAL Concert  via these links  Enter FREE Virtual Concert Testing Truck VIRTUAL Concert  Press Release for Test Truck fundraiser Courtesy Madeline Hayes, Peilun He and Xinhuan Mi  - Columbia students, professors and alumni have rallied to put together a virtual fundraiser to raise funds for Roseland Community Hospital’s coronavirus mobile testing unit.Sewing face … Continue reading Columbia College partners with Roseland Hospital to raise money.. virtual concerts May 14 – 15, 2020

The gift of PEACE.. Sarah K. Benning

Sarah K. Benning Sarah K. Benning created this one of a kind hand stitched 7 inch 24 carat gold stitched Peace Hoop The PEACE HOOP bid was placed on Instagram to benefit the Bronzeville Historical Society.                      See PEACE HOOP BID More than 19 thousand viewed the … Continue reading The gift of PEACE.. Sarah K. Benning

The MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation

The MacArthur Fund for Arts and Culture at The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation

MacArthur Fund Grants Made in 2011

Fifty groups received grants from the MacArthur Fund for Arts & Culture at The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation in 2011. The grant recipients include twenty new groups and thirty groups whose grants were renewed in 2011. An additional fifty-one groups received continuing multi-year grants from past years.

Bronzeville Historical Society is honored to receive in 2011 a MacArthur Fund Renewal Grant.

The Bronzeville/Black Chicago Historical Society  grant   =$  6,000 per year for two years (Museum).

Thank you for supporting the Bronzeville Historical Society.

Save the Date: MOSAIC 2012 – Thurs. May 3, 2012 6pm-9pm at Chicago History Museum

Chicago Cultural Alliance presents:  MOSAIC 2012 Our annual fundraiser, MOSAIC 2012, offers guests a unique cross-cultural experience showcasing the best of Chicago neighborhoods through a unique sensorial event. Through the tastes and aromas of international cuisine, sounds of old and new world music, and artistic expressions of local and international artisans and performers, MOSAIC transports … Continue reading Save the Date: MOSAIC 2012 – Thurs. May 3, 2012 6pm-9pm at Chicago History Museum