There are truly some amazing South Side women in Chicago history and I’d like to spotlight a few of my favorites. I will not go into their full histories; you can check them out yourself. However, I will share why […]
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Tag: Dr. Margaret Burroughs
Chicago’s Best Kept Secret: Jean Baptiste DuSable
Did you know that Chicago was founded by a black man? As much as Chicago leaders boast and brag about the Windy City and all of its accolades, this fact is kept under wraps. Jean Baptiste DuSable was the first […]
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I’m Back…Happy Black History Month
Hey y’all! I’m rested and ready to kick off my return by wishing you a Happy Black History Month, and sharing a bit of Chicago’s Black History. Did you know that the first settler in Chicago was a Black businessman? […]
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Seeking Chicago Roller Skaters 50 & Older for a Roller Skating Project
If you know of 50-somethings and older who used to roller skate in Chicago, or who still does, please let me know. I am having the hardest time finding anything on roller skating, so any assistance would be greatly appreciated. […]
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Dr. Margaret Burroughs: In Her Own Words – A Day-Long Celebration! – December 11, 2010
On Saturday, December 11th, The DuSable Museum of African American History will honor the life and legacy of its Founder, Dr. Margaret Taylor Goss Burroughs with a Celebration entitled “In Her Own Words” from 10:00am – 5:00pm. The “family-friendly” program […]
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