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Pullman National Historical Park
This year, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and Maids (BSCP), founded by A. Philip Randolph, will celebrate its 100th anniversary. It was the first Black union chartered by the American Federation of…
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Join us for a special film screening of Judas and the Black Messiah.
FBI informant William O’Neal (LaKeith Stanfield) infiltrates the Illinois Black Panther Party and is tasked with keeping tabs on their charismatic leader,…
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Teens will gain experience with writing poetry and love letters in this 2-hour workshop. They will also be introduced to the works of literary genius and social activist Langston Hughes. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
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Help us celebrate Black History month by learning all about the famed chef Augustus Jackson. Then replicate his famous process of making ice cream.
For ages 10 to 12.
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Join us at Hall and celebrate Black History Month with empowering t-shirts. Come design your own stylish t-shirt to honor and embrace the legacy of Black History. T-shirts, supplies, and snacks will be provided.
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Join us for a Community Cinema screening of Summer of Soul.This music documentary explores and reclaims the legacy of the six-week 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. It features unpublished footage of performances by Nina Simone,…
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Are you interested in or part of the growing gig economy, working freelance, on short-term contracts, or as a side hustle? Join us for a program to empower gig workers with practical strategies and valuable resources!
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Registration full Are you looking for some DIY print-making ideas? Come to Uptown to explore methods for making prints, using Nsibidi and Tifinagh writing systems found in West Africa.
For teens ages 13 to 19
AccessibilityNeed sign language interpretation…
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Join us for a screening of the documentary, "Chicago Blues." Filmed in 1972, Harley Cokeliss’ film is a testament to the Chicago Blues. Remarkable in that it was not just a competent…
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Let’s have a fun day celebrating love and gathering as friends. Teens and tweens can take a hair braiding class and relax afterward in a game of BINGO. Snacks, prizes and plenty of fun and learning opportunities are provided to…
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Celebrate Black History Month with "Labor of Love," a silent paint party honoring the Black labor movement. Using personal earpieces, enjoy a curated playlist featuring soulful music, spoken word, and historical narratives in peaceful…
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The passion between a struggling photographer and an unemployed writer is undeniable, but will it last? In this sweet, comic romance set against the jazz rhythms of Chicago, two educated, upscale urban artists discover modern courtship as…
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Join us at the Harold Washington Library Center on the third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a fiction book discussion for adults.On Saturday, February 15, we'll discuss Deacon King Kong by James…
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Join King Branch for a discussion of ReShonda Tate's novel The Queen of Sugar Hill.
This historical fiction novel explores the life of actress Hattie McDaniel who, in 1940, became the first African American to win an Academy…
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Join the Lozano Branch for coffee and a discussion of The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin.
"A stirring, intimate reflection on the nature of race and American nationhood that has inspired generations of writers and thinkers, first…
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Pullman National Historical Park
This year, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and Maids (BSCP), founded by A. Philip Randolph, will celebrate its 100th anniversary. It was the first Black union chartered by the American Federation of…
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Join us as we begin to delve into the process of uncovering our family history. Mr. Emerson Stewart will lead us through the steps of researching our family ancestors through family bibles, online search engines, funeral programs and…
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Join us for a screening of RosewoodPowerful dramatization of events leading to the obliteration of a black community by an angry mob in 1923 Florida. Jon Voight, Ving Rhames. Sylvester: Don Cheadle. Sarah: Esther Rolle. Scrappie: Elise…
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Please join us for a discussion of The Davenports by Krystal Marquis
This coming-of-age book is inspired by the real-life story of the Patterson family. The Davenports is the tale of four determined and passionate young…
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Join us as we express ourselves in various art forms. Performance can be up to four minutes long and must be appropriate for a general audience.
How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Questions about visiting the library? Check…
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