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Harold Washington. Photo by Antonio Dickey, goodphoto.com.

Chicago Parks Named After African Americans

By Farrah Turenne The Chicago Park District board of commissioners recently named two parks after African Americans, bringing the total to 43 parks named after Black folks who have played instrumental roles in shaping the cityâ...
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Jewel-Osco Celebrates Its Black Vendors

By Donna Hodge For its 13th annual “A Taste of Black History” celebration, Jewel-Osco recently hosted a private reception at Chicago’s South Shore Cultural Center, where guests sampled a variety of soul-stirring dishes pr...
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A Pictorial History of African Americans In Chicago

Local author Lowell Thompson’s new book, African Americans in Chicago, is a pictorial history that boasts more than 200 vintage images, which provide readers with a unique opportunity to reconnect with the history that shaped...
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MCA Curator Naomi Beckwith
Fosters Curiosity

Thought:  To understand art, you have to first be open and willing to accept the possibility of not always being fulfilled with a definite answer. Make sense? Art is created to build conversation –– to engage and challenge...
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