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.
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.