Chicago is a city full of history, and true Chicagoans know that there is a richness here in the city that is often hidden because much of it involves the Black residents and their contributions to making Chi-town as amazing as it is. Shermann Thomas is one of those Chicagoans, and he’s been making a name for himself. Specifically as the Chicago History guy 6FiggaDilla.
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Black History Spotlight | Angela Johnson
Angela Johnson You know how you reach for a book often to read to your child, and quite honestly don’t…
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Black History Spotlight | Walter Mosley
Walter Mosley, author, has written some of the best mysteries you’ve probably never read, and this is the year you should start.
Black History Spotlight | Edward T. Welburn
Edward T. Welburn is an automobile designer and was General Motors’ Vice President of Global Design from 2003 to 2016. He’s one of the reasons that GM vehicles sold so well between those years.
Black History Spotlight | Ella Jenkins
You sing a song, and I’ll sing a song, and we’ll sing a song together… Many of you may know…
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Black History Spotlight | Jacqueline Woodson
Jacqueline Woodson, a resident of Brooklyn, NY, has penned several books for children across the age scale. Often times writing from things that have touched her heart personally, or just wondering how a story would play out in general, she has something for each level of child in your household to enjoy.