Black History Film Series at I.C.E. Theaters
February 1st, 2010 by ShortyAll screenings of the Black History Film Series will be held at I.C.E. Theaters located at 210 W. 87th Street. Admission is $5 for all screenings and the show time is 7:00 p.m. A post-film discussion will follow each screening. This series is sponsored by Truth Be Told. Contact Venisha White Johnson if you have any questions at 773.892.3204 x 2.
Chinatown New Year Parade - February 14th
February 1st, 2010 by ShortyOn Wentworth from 24th St. to Cermak Rd.
The Chinatown New Year Parade celebrating the Lunar New Year, “Year of the TIGER 4708” will include marching bands, floats, lion teams, a100’ Mystical Dragon, and Miss Friendship Ambassador. Please join us to welcome the New Year as we convey “Gung Hay Fat Choi” to all in attendance.
Parade step-off time is 1:00PM though there are other activities starting as early as 11:30AM.
Credits: Story and photo copied from http://www.chicagochinatown.org.
Black History Celebrations at the Chicago Park District
January 26th, 2010 by ShortyThe Chicago Park District will be hosting several free and low cost events during the month of February to celebrate Black History Month. Most of the events are family events, so no one will be left out. Although only two parks are listed below, individual parks have their own programs. Contact them directly at
http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/parks.home.cfm
Black History Celebrations on the South Side:
Brainerd Park - 1246 W. 92nd St., 312-747-6027
Black History Event “Black Chicago”
Thursday, Feb. 18; 6-7:30 p.m.
Admission $2, all ages
Children ages 6-12 in the Chicago Park District’s Park Kids program
present a program titled “Black Chicago” highlighting the city’s African
American history.
Washington Park - 5531 S. King Dr., 773-256-1248
Ashaki Black History Month Celebration
Friday, Feb. 26; 6-9 p.m.
Admission $2, all ages
Celebration features African art, dancing, and a marketplace featuring
various items for sale.
Please go out and support the children and programs in the park. Not only will you see young people doing great things, you will also have something positive to do.
Freedom’s Sisters at DuSable Museum
January 25th, 2010 by ShortyTwenty 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:
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.
Note: photos were retrieved from different sources via a Google Search
Dr. Haki Madhubuti at Woodson Library
January 24th, 2010 by ShortyAuthor, educator and poet Dr. Haki Madhbuti will discuss and autograph his new book, Liberation Narratives: Collected and New Poems, 1966 – 2009. This free event will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Carter G. Woodson Library, 9525 S. Halsted on Saturday, February 13, 2010.
To learn more about Dr. Madhubuti, visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haki_R._Madhubuti.
For more information about th event, visit www.chipublib.org or call 312.747.4050
2010 African American Speaking Series at St. Sabina
January 21st, 2010 by ShortyThe annual African American Speaking Series at St. Sabina is upon us again. So far, there has been two confirmed speakers: Gladys Knight and Dr. Maya Angelou.
Gladys Knight will grace the audience at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2010.
Dr. Maya Angelou will share pearls of wisdom at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 19, 2010.
All events will be held at St. Sabina Church located at 1210 W. 78th Place.
Chicago Public Library Celebrates African American History Month
January 18th, 2010 by ShortyThe Chicago Public Library (CPL) has a line up of free programs, special events, and exhibits at many libraries throughout the month of February to celebrate the achievements, culture, and heritage of African Americans in visual arts.
Richard Hunt, a Chicago sculptor who has completed more public sculptures than any other artist in the country, will kick off events with a discussion about his life and illustrious career. Also, lyric soprano Jonita Lattimore will grace the audience with inspirational musical selections. This opening event will take place at 1:00 p.m. at Woodson Regional Library located at 9525 S. Halsted on January 30, 2010.
Here are some highlights from the Chicago Public Library’s 2010 African American History Month observance:
- Author Event
Haki Madhubuti will discuss and autograph his new book, Liberation Narratives: Collected and New Poems, 1966-2009.
- Urban Rockwell Cartooning
Michael Burton will teach patrons the art of cartooning in a one-hour class.
- Fine Art
Artist Krystal Webb will demonstrate the fine art of mosaic picture making.
- Storytelling
Storyteller Linda Braggs, will delight children with exciting stories of African American Folktales.
- Patricia Liddell Researchers’ Annual Black History Celebration
The Patricia Liddell Researchers, Chicago ’s chapter of the African American Historical and Genealogical Society, will demonstrate techniques and offer advice on the best resources to use when tracing ancestral lineage in this annual genealogy program.
- The Business of Art
Erika and Monika Simmons (The Double Stitch Twins) will discuss how they took their passion for crocheting from their living room to the sales floor of Macy’s.
- Drama & Theatre
The Unity Drama Group presents From Slavery to Freedom, a dramatic play chronicling 400 years of African American History.
- Author Event
Sisi Donald Mosby will discuss and autograph his new book, Black Holocaust: The Fred Hampton Murder Case.
For more information about African American history programs, a calendar of events is available at http://www.chipublib.org/events/for/month/2/year/2010/. You can also visit a neighborhood branch library or call the CPL information center at 312.747.4300.
Cornel West will be at St. Sabina
January 18th, 2010 by Shorty
Cornel West will be speaking at St. Sabina’s Black History Celebration at 11:15 on Sunday, February 14, 2010. St. Sabina parish is located at 1210 W. 78th Place in Chicago.
Contact 773.483.4300 for additional information
You DO NOT want to miss his words.
Taking Charge of YOU at the Museum of Science and Industry
January 14th, 2010 by ShortyStatistically speaking, more African Americans die from many diseases and illnesses at higher rates than other races. They also suffer from diseases and illnesses that may not be experienced by other races.
Starting today, the Museum of Science and Industry begins its annual Black Creativity exhibit, Taking Charge of You. This exhibit “explores simple ways to live a healthier lifestyle from an African-American perspective.”
Taking Charge of YOU will addresses many of the health challenges experienced by African Americans; celebrate African Americans in medicine; highlight career opportunities in the medical industry; and share how historically black colleges and universities prepared African American students for careers in health care.
This exhibit is being hosted as part of the Museum’s newest exhibit, YOU! The Experience, “a comprehensive exhibit on human health and the connection between the mind, body, and spirit in the 21st century.”
Now through February 28, 2010, visitors can enjoy Taking Charge of YOU with the general admission fee. General admission will be free on weekdays from Jan 4 -29 as well as February 8 and February 14, 2009.
So, check out the exhibit for FREE through January 29th!
Visit www.msichicago.org for more information.
Black Cowboys in 21st Century Chicago
January 13th, 2010 by Shorty
Stop by the Bronzeville Visitor Information Center (BVIC) to check out the photographic exhibit about modern day black cowboys by curator George E. Jones. The exhibit closes on Monday, March 1, 2010. BVIC is located at 411 East 35th Street. Call 773.373.2842 for more information about the black cowboys or the visitor center.