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

Self-Genesis.. long awaited book launch… by Chistro Dertease

Bronzeville Historical Society is happy to announce the launch of Self-Genesis, a new book published by Mr. Chistro Dertease. The thought-provoking compilation is one of Byrd's most recent works.  Dertease is an educator and beekeeper now living on the South Side of Chicago. Here is an excerpt from the book "I only ask that you pledge … Continue reading Self-Genesis.. long awaited book launch… by Chistro Dertease

Sara K. Benning in Upcoming Exhibition..opens March 1

Hello Friends, Check out Sara K. Benning in the UPCOMING: Spring BFA Exhibition Sullivan Galleries 33 S. State Street, 7th Floor, Chicago, IL Opening Reception: March 1, 7-9 pm Exhibition Dates: March 2 - 20, 2013 3,909 Objects at 420 Melrose Street Unit 109: Everything In My Apartment 2012 also available  -Two-book Set and Installation … Continue reading Sara K. Benning in Upcoming Exhibition..opens March 1

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

THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TOURS- GUIDE TRAINING AND PORTRAYAL CASTING

BRONZEVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND ILLINOIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION AGENCY WILL CO-HOST UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TOUR GUIDE TRAINING. VOLUNTEERS WILL BE SELECTED FOR  GREETING GUESTS  GUIDING TOURS  PORTRAYALS OF CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS, FORMER SLAVES, MINISTRY LEADERSHIP (1840-1880)   ADVOCATING TO PRESERVE HISTORIC SITES QUILTS, PHOTOGRAPHS, MAPS, AND BIOGRAPHIES WILL BE DISPLAYED AT SELECTED UNDERGROUND RAILROAD SITES. THE TOUR … Continue reading THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TOURS- GUIDE TRAINING AND PORTRAYAL CASTING

Call for Entries: The Look … Of Love

THE LOOK... OF LOVE Presented by  the African–American Cultural Center at UIC February 14th Opening Reception, 1– 3 pm AACC Gallery, 207 Addams Hall What does love look like to you?  Submit photographs or images that symbolize love in different cultural contexts to our tumblr site: UICAACC. A selection will be reproduced for display in … Continue reading Call for Entries: The Look … Of Love

Call for CHA Stories

AREA Chicago is looking for volunteers to participate in the CHA Drive By Project.  The  CHA Drive By Project is a website which will archive personal memories, stories and experiences of former Chicago Housing Authority residents the community to access. The phrase “Drive By” is sometimes connected to gang violence, but we mean it instead … Continue reading Call for CHA Stories