As we continue to mourn the loss of legendary Don Cornelius, the genius behind Soul Train, what better way to honor him than to hear from the people who were blessed to work with him? If you were a Soul […]
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Category: Chicago History
Free Event: True Stories of ‘The Underground Railroad’ – February 11, 2012
True Stories of ‘The Underground Railroad’ will be celebrated at a dramatic reading for Black History Month to be held on Saturday, February 11 at 1 PM at Southside Hub of Production (SHoP), 5638 S. Woodlawn. Written by Hyde Parker […]
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Did You Know Black History Month Started in Chicago?
Black History Month actually started as Negro History Week in 1926, but it has roots in Chicago beginning in 1915. One of my historical heroes, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, started Negro History Week to celebrate the post-slavery accomplishments of the […]
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Listen to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” Speech
Take the time to observe Dr. Martin Luther King on this day by listening to his “I Have a Dream” speech. Enjoy!
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Happy Birthday Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would have been 83 years old. Can you imagine what he would say if he saw how Black people have digressed? How they don’t vote even though there were so many people who lost their […]
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