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Resurrecting Allison Davis: A Scholar of Race in the time of American Apartheid.

I look to the past to inform the future. So excited to attend this symposium.

Christopher Reed Robert T. Starks Black Intellectual.org Chicago Intellectual Tony Burroughs Mary Pattillo
Black Chicago History Forum ASALH-Chicago Branch Valerie Lowery

Symposium honoring Professor Allison Davis Thursday, April 25, 2024 David Rubenstein Forum (1201 E 60th St, Chicago, IL 60637) Beginning at 5:00 PM Welcome Remarks: Paul Alivisatos...

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An Evening with Leslie Odom Jr. Live in Concert

Friday, February 23, 4pm - 6pm, at the Program of African Studies at 620 Library Place, the Pan-African Students' Union (PASU) concludes it's 3-part winter lecture series "Which Way Africa?" with Dr. Lwazi Lushaba. Listen to the previous two talks on the PAS Youtube channel.

Program of African Studies - YouTube Created in 1948 by Melville J. Herskovits, the Program of African Studies at Northwestern University is the oldest recognized formal program of African Studi...

Still learning for BHM 2024 🖤💚❤️

Burn Book Book your tickets now!

Block Club Book Club is back!📚

Join for a live discussion w/ political science scholar & author Jenn M. Jackson a/b their new book "Black Women Taught Us."
Bronzeville Winery
📍 4420 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
📅 2/29 at 7PM
GRAB TICKETS: blockclubchi.co/3T1m677

Great job Navy Pier!!!

Global Connections: International Carnivale Feb. 24

Every Thursday at 6 pm EST throughout the month of February we are celebrating the Black History Month Festival with virtual talks on ASALH 📺 … join us http://YouTube.com/c/ASALHTV

This Friday is the anniversary of the founding of The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center! Join us for our annual Africa Day celebration. Free and open to the public.

Join us tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. EST for a robust discussion on Black-owned businesses across America and the role that Black employers can play in growing economically diverse and thriving communities. RSVP:

https://www.brookings.edu/events/empowering-black-businesses-from-startup-to-workforce-expansion/

I ❤️🖤💚 the KI!! Great conference!!

Join us for the 19th Annual Jacob H. Carruthers Conference!

Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/19th-annual-jacob-h-carruthers-conference-tickets-824805674977

Gospel Music is Black Music!! BHM 2024🪇🎺🎹🥁🎸

TOMORROW ‼️

The CSU community is invited to join CSU's Department of Music tomorrow, February 13th at 11am, as they host their Annual Gospel Recital, in recognition of .

Featuring local artists, CSU students, faculty, staff and alumni, along with local elementary, middle and high school ensembles, we are anticipating hosting about 200 singers and musicians for this event. Please come out and support them!

Black History from the originators!!

Every Thursday at 6 pm EST throughout the month of February we are celebrating the Black History Month Festival with virtual talks on ASALH 📺 … join us http://YouTube.com/c/ASALHTV

Chicago Black History Month 2024 ❤️❤️🖤🖤💚💚

Dr. Greg Carr is coming to Chicago! Save the date: February 23rd, 2024.

Detroit BHM 2024🖤💚❤️ ASALH -- Chicago Branch Black Chicago History Forum

JOIN US FOR THE WRIGHT CONVERSATIONS THIS THURSDAY- MEMBERS GET IN FREE!

The Wright Conversations is a curated collection of events featuring dynamic speakers chosen by the President of the Charles H. Wright Museum, Neil A. Barclay. Dedicated to bringing insightful and robust conversation to the Detroit community, the series addresses critical topics in the areas of civic engagement, art, history, and culture.

In partnership with Detroit Public Television, our next installment of The Wright Conversations, featuring Benjamin Crump, will take place on Thursday, February 15th at 5:00pm.

Through a steadfast dedication to justice and service, renowned civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump has established himself as one of the nation’s foremost lawyers and advocates for social justice, earning the nickname “Black America’s Attorney General”. His legal acumen has ensured that those marginalized in American society are protected by their nation’s contract with its constituency. He is the founder and principal owner of Ben Crump Law.

You don't want to miss this insightful conversation! Tickets are $15 for non-members. Members of The Wright are free.

Click the link below to purchase your tickets today!
https://www.thewright.org/programs/wright-conversations-benjamin-crump (link in bio)

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Valentines Day for the kids!!!

Join YOUmedia staff for our Valentine's Day celebration. Decorate cookies, play BINGO games and enjoy Valentine's Day at the library. Also, everyone will win a prize! For ages 10-19. Click here to register: bit.ly/valbingo

Black History at Chicago Public Library!!!🖤❤️💚

Black History in the burbs

Punch 9 for Harold Washington - February 15, 7:00 pm 946132 - Punch 9 for Harold Washington - Theater 2 - February 15, 7:00 pm

Experience Africa and the Caribbean in Chicagoland !!

Join us Saturday April 27th starting at 11am for
The Inaugural African Caribbean Diaspora Celebration.
"Howard Street Carnaval", in the heart of Rogers Park in Chicago.

Get more info or get involved at HowardStreetCarnaval.com

Join us at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, at the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum for the 2024 Medgar Wiley Evers Lecture Series featuring a conversation between author and MSNBC host Joy-Ann Reid and literary scholar Ebony Lumumba. Reid, host of "The ReidOut," and Lumumba, chair of the English department at Jackson State University, will explore the legacy of Medgar and Myrlie Evers.

Reid will sign copies of her new book, "Medgar and Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awakened America," at 5 p.m. Registration is not required for this free event. This program is sponsored by the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Institute and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Read more at https://www.mdah.ms.gov/news/joy-ann-reid-speak-medgar-wiley-evers-lecture-series.

Please note: Weapons and large bags are prohibited. Attendees will undergo a quick security screening.

The University of Notre Dame is celebrating Black History Month throughout February with a number of events.

Feb. 20: Sojourner Truth Keynote Address: “Black Internationalism in the 1980s: the Forgotten Story of Mozambique,” 5 p.m., Room 300, O’Shaughnessy Hall

The Initiative on Race and Resilience’s second annual Sojourner Truth Keynote Address will feature Martha Biondi, professor of African American studies and history at Northwestern University.

BIONDI Northwestern Department of African American Studies

Notre Dame celebrates Black History Month The University of Notre Dame is celebrating Black History Month throughout February with a number of events.

CHM members are invited to learn more about the history and significance of the Bronzeville neighborhood with Bernard Turner, executive director of the Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area.

https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/member-presentation-all-about-bronzeville/?fbclid=IwAR2XjS1DN7bVED_OjWp_kDooMLwcxPLAUQx2s2i5o9frniKdjWC-gvsxSIg

Member Presentation | All About Bronzeville - Chicago History Museum Learn more about Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood with Bernard Turner, executive director of the Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area.