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Black History Month events across south and southwest suburbs
Community calendar lists February events celebrating African American heritage. From exhibits at Saint Xavier University to theatre pieces at Illinois Theatre Center, forums at Purdue Calumet and Governors State, and a series of college performances, discussions, and dances through Feb 18 with admission details and contact numbers.
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the Star
Robin Tanko
Otto Boulevard
Chicago Heights
Saint Xavier University Gallery
W. 108Rd St
Chicago
Orville Robertson
Purdue University Calumet
Gisele Caanova
Hammond, Ind
South Suburban College
SSC Performing Arts
Jonathon McKenzie
Eulaletta Johnson-Pickett
Sandra L. Frazier
Department of
English and Philosophy
Munty Dance Theatre of
Moraine Valley Community College Fine and Performing Arts
Dorothy Menker
S. 88Th Ave
Palos Hills
MVCC
Calumet City