REGION VII Indiana, Illinois & Wisconsin Hon. John O. Steele 8359 South Vernon Chicago, IL 60619 (312) 793-5442 (O) Jos8359@aol.com Essay Deadline: March 11, 2011 Regional Competition: April 16, 2011 the competition provides an opportunity for high school seniors to […]
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Women have been contributors to all aspects of society since the beginning of time. Unfortunately, they were not always recognized or awarded for their efforts. Take the time this Women’s History Month to learn about women who helped lay […]
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Congress and the African American Saturday, February 26, 10:00 a.m. Harold Washington Library Center, Chicago Authors Room A tour of congressional documents relating to the African American experience. Starting with the first Congress in 1789, congressional documents provide a treasure […]
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After School Matters: Urban Griots Thursday, February 24, 4:00 p.m. Whitney M. Young, Jr. Branch After School Matters teenagers will offer expressive, thought-provoking spoken word, dance and musical performances. Whitney Young is located at 7901 S King Dr in […]
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African American Stories and Crafts for Preschoolers Wednesday, February 23, 11:00 a.m. Jeffery Manor Branch Knitting or Crocheting a Quilt Block Wednesday, February 23, 4:00 p.m. Jeffery Manor Branch After School Matters: Artist Development and Ethnic Dance Theater Wednesday, February […]
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