The Black Chicago Renaissance

A Road Scholar Program by Dr. Amira Millicent Davis (Archibald Motley painting "Blues" 1929)

When

Aug 14, 2023
6:30pm–7:30pm

Where

Indian Trails Public Library District
355 Schoenbeck Rd
Wheeling, IL 60090

Cost

Free
Open to the public

In this presentation, Dr. Davis will guide participants through the Chicago Black Renaissance from the early to mid-20th century. The presentation will include a Q&A and an interactive component where audience members share their migration stories.

Indian Trails Public Library District COVID-19 POLICY

We will follow COVID precautions as set by the county and state, but we currently have no particular precautions in place. If requested, we can arrange for members to have space to sit away from others.

This event is Free and Open to the public. For more information, please contact Faye levin-O'leary at flevin-oleary@indiantrailslibrary.org.

Learn more about Dr. Amira Millicent Davis, this program, and how to book it here.

Host Organization

Indian Trails Public Library District

Contact

Suite 650, 125 South Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60603

312.422.5580 312.374.6787

info@ilhumanities.org

600 Troy Road
N4, Room 207
Edwardsville, IL 62025

618.468.5580

statewide@ilhumanities.org

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