This year marks the 145th anniversary of Juneteeth, the oldest celebration of the ending of slavery. Visit Juneteeth.com to learn more about the history of the celebration.
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Tag: African American
Chicago’s Disregard for Its Black Founder, Jean Baptiste DuSable
In a previous post I mentioned that Chicago’s black founder, Jean Baptiste DuSable, was the city’s best kept secret. Check out how they spelled his name on the Office of the City Clerk’s website. Was it their intent to try […]
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Moving Foward Program for African-American Breast Cancer Survivors
Moving Forward is a 6-month weight loss program for African-American breast cancer survivors facilitated by Dr. Melinda Stolley at UIC. Contact (312) 996-6880 for more information.
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Were You Part of the Recent African American Firefighter Lawsuit in Chicago?
If so, I need your stories about your journey to becoming a firefighter years after you applied. Even if you did not graduate but was part of the lawsuit, I would like to speak with you, too. People willing […]
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