Twenty phenomenal African American women who left their “footprint on American history” are being honored in the Freedom Sister’s exhibit at the DuSable Museum of African American history.

Visitors will get a better understanding of the contributions made by the following leaders:

Essay Contest for Students

Students in 4th – 8th grades who visit the exhibit can enter an essay contest by answering the question: “Who is your Freedom Sister and Why?” Winners will receive $10,000 in U.S. Savings bonds. The contest ends on March 9, 2010.

Check out this exhibit through April 4, 2010. Visit http://www.dusablemuseum.org/ for admission prices and hours.

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