Posts Tagged ‘Chicago’
Juneteenth Village Fest
Juneteenth Village Fest headliners: Common, Dead Prez, and Domani, plus an amazing line-up of local talent, carnival rides, games, local talent, and food and music to provide a space for the ITAV Family of Schools, partner organizations, and the broader community to commemorate the liberation of African descendants from the institution of slavery. MINORS, 17 AND…
Read MoreA Mother’s Love
Experience the power of remembrance and advocacy with Samantha Humes’ captivating article. Explore Mamie Till-Mobley’s resilience and courage through her moving memoir on her son Emmett Till. Uncover the tragic legacy of Burr Oak Cemetery and witness the ongoing efforts to honor Till’s memory despite setbacks.
Read MoreBRONZEVILLE: The Musical
An intriguing, thought-provoking and enchanting soulful musical about a father, John, who guides his wayward teenage son Marquis on a journey of his ancestral history to inspire his son to accept his Greatness. BRONZEVILLE The Musical is about a father’s love for his son, the legacy and courage of a people as it honors the…
Read MoreHOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED
HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED follows Wilson’s journey as a young Black writer from Pittsburgh to one of the most celebrated American playwrights of the 20th century. Written three years before his death, the one-man show recounts numerous stories from the author’s long career and the lessons they taught about what it means to be a Black artist in America.
Read MoreChicago Blues Festival 2024
A legendary Chicago event since 1984, the Chicago Blues Festival is the world’s largest free blues festival. Each year, more than 500,000 blues fans gather in Chicago’s Millennium Park and venues across the city for multiple days of performances — all free and open to the public — featuring some of the genre’s most revered musicians, along…
Read MoreBlack and Hispanic people in Chicago exposed to gun violence at ‘significantly and persistently higher rate,’ report says
A recent study supports previous findings that Black and Hispanic Americans are more likely to experience gun violence than other Americans.
Read MoreProgressive Brandon Johnson wins Chicago mayor’s race
Brandon Johnson has won the Mayoral race in Chicago running on a platform of addressing racial and economic disparities.
Read MoreThis Program for Black Teens Makes College Success a Reality
The nonprofit Chicago Scholars works with high school students for a seven-year cycle that covers the transition to and beyond college.
Read MoreDark Testament: A Century of Black Writers on Justice
At the American Writers Museum explore racial injustice in America by examining the work of Black American writers from the end of the Civil War through the Civil Rights Movement. Featuring original artwork, augmented reality and other interactive elements to enliven and enrich the experience, Dark Testament brings the work of writers past and present to life in new and exciting ways.
Read MoreA “Coming To The Table” Gathering – Chicago, IL
Coming To The Table assembles racial healing talking circles to address interpersonal, community, and structural racial violence and trauma. At CTTT, descendants of those who were enslaved, descendants of slave owners, Indigenous community members, and all those interested in engaging in safe constructive dialogue are invited to come together.
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