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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

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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. 

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Sat, Aug 15, 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Sat, Aug 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Guitar Performance - Daniel Jablo
Sat, Aug 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Lobby - Piano
Guitar performance in the lobby by volunteer community member.
Earth Matters: Rethink the Future Exhibition
Sun, Aug 16, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Explore our changing planet through a different lens, immerse yourself in incredible ecosystems and learn how the smallest of actions can have a big impact on our natural world.
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Sun, Aug 16, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room
This session is a teen volunteer orientation only. We'll go over the program as well as volunteer expectations.
Teen Volunteer Session - Dusting Off Generations of Stories
Sun, Aug 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Join us as we gently dust the books of our extensive Genealogy Department! Please meet us near the 2nd floor Genealogy Department.
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