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Your City @ Home: DuSable Museum of African American History

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2021-04-10 13:00:00 2021-04-10 14:00:00 America/Chicago Your City @ Home: DuSable Museum of African American History Join the discussion to learn about the history of Black people flying, literally and figuratively, well above their circumstances along with Chicago’s role in this rich legacy. Register for link. Virtual -

Saturday, April 10
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-04-10 13:00:00 2021-04-10 14:00:00 America/Chicago Your City @ Home: DuSable Museum of African American History Join the discussion to learn about the history of Black people flying, literally and figuratively, well above their circumstances along with Chicago’s role in this rich legacy. Register for link. Virtual -

Join the discussion to learn about the history of Black people flying, literally and figuratively, well above their circumstances along with Chicago’s role in this rich legacy. Register for link.

“The People Could Fly” is a very relevant and layered statement used by and about people of African descent in America.

This event is part of “Your City @ Home”: a series of virtual field trips meant to give you the chance to explore all the Chicagoland area has to offer! This series is sponsored by multiple Illinois public libraries. 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures |

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Phone: 847-742-2411
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