Follow link to rsvp https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-interview-and-book-signing-attorney-james-montgomery-nov-5-2022-tickets-433236160017 Bronzeville Historical Society welcomes Attorney James Montgomery to reveal his own story in a personal interview with a live audience. The event is supported in part by the University of Illinois Black Alumni Network and the University of Illinois Student Success Inclusion and Belonging. Autographed books will be available for … Continue reading Atty. James Montgomery- 1:00PM. Nov. 5, 2022 Interview and Book signing RSVP required
HISTORY is Lunch presented at Mississippi Civil Rights Museum – Weds Aug 31 online with Maurice Allen and Sherry Williams (Free online)
Join Online participation here https://www.mdah.ms.gov/event/history-lunch-maurice-allen-and-sherry-williams-great-migration History Is Lunch: Maurice Allen and Sherry Williams, “The Great Migration” At noon on Wednesday, August 31, Maurice Allen and Sherry Williams will present “The Great Migration” as part of the History Is Lunch series. The program will take place in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium of the Museum of … Continue reading HISTORY is Lunch presented at Mississippi Civil Rights Museum – Weds Aug 31 online with Maurice Allen and Sherry Williams (Free online)
Exploring the Bronzeville Neighborhood – People and Places featured by Ji Yi – The Grid
Exploring Bronzeville video and articles Kudos to Ji Yi of the Chicago Sun-Times for featuring Bronzeville people and places in her recent addition to The Grid. This new Sun-Times video series showcases the best of Chicago’s neighborhoods (and suburbs!) by turning a spotlight on the people, places and things that make our city one-of-a-kind. Look for … Continue reading Exploring the Bronzeville Neighborhood – People and Places featured by Ji Yi – The Grid
Poet, Activist, Journalist, Photographer… Askia Muhammad coming to Chicago Thurs. Feb 22, 2018 6:30PM
Hello Friends, I encourage all to attend this exciting poetry reading and presentation by journalist, poet, activist, photographer and my cousin - Askia Muhammad. Muhammad was introduced to me by the eldest in my family, Gertrude Hale in 1985. She encouraged me to write to him and after years of correspondence we finally met in … Continue reading Poet, Activist, Journalist, Photographer… Askia Muhammad coming to Chicago Thurs. Feb 22, 2018 6:30PM
The Black Chicago History Forum – Sat. Nov 24
The Black Chicago History Forum Presents..... The proud family of the renowned Bronzeville photographer, King Daniel Ganaway, who will share his prize-winning photographs and life’s story as presented in last Friday’s edition of the Chicago Tribune on October 26, 2012 When: Saturday, November 24, 2012 Where: The Chicago Bee Branch of the Chicago Public Library … Continue reading The Black Chicago History Forum – Sat. Nov 24
HERITAGE MATTERS.. panel discussion at Field Museum of Natural History
Join us at the panel event to meet three community leaders and learn how they build bridges between nature and their community. Hear their distinctive stories about gardens, birds, and medicinal plants, where heritage led to environmental engagement. Enjoy the welcoming reception and view Restoring Earth exhibit! FREE event for the public.Register at http://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org Are … Continue reading HERITAGE MATTERS.. panel discussion at Field Museum of Natural History
Digital Photo books Workshop at African American Cultural Center at Univ. of Illinois
Since 1993, Gerri Gibson began conducting photography programs for at-risk youth. Ms. Gibson taught youth who lived in the ABLA, Stateway, Robert Taylor and Rockwell Gardens Housing Developments. Ms. Gibson has also taught at King College Prep, Phillips, Hyde Park and Simpson Academy High Schools. Ms. Gibson has worked for non-profit organizations in Chicago such … Continue reading Digital Photo books Workshop at African American Cultural Center at Univ. of Illinois
Sherry Williams accepts Audubon ~ Toyota TogetherGreen Fellowship
Sherry Williams: Founder & Director, Bronzeville / Black Chicagoan Historical Society With her fellowship, Williams will restore bird habitat in inner-city Chicago. She will work to improve habitat at Johnson Bird Oasis (a neighborhood migratory oasis she founded), as well as create a new bird sanctuary at the Stephen Douglas Tomb, part of the Chicago … Continue reading Sherry Williams accepts Audubon ~ Toyota TogetherGreen Fellowship
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