This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Celebration of Black History Month events upcoming
Last week of Black History Month features multiple events. Harvey Park District hosts A Black Heritage Experience at Harmon Banquet Hall with emcee details and a contact for info. Governors State University hosts a talk by Emil Jones Jr. at 8 pm. Rich Central High School presents In The Spirit performances at Olympia Fields. Circuit Court and Markham venues host lunchtime and heritage day activities. Gwendolyn Brooks reads at Roosevelt University with Thornridge High School students and a Simba Na Malakia Wachanga program. Eisenhower High School offers a Tribute to Black Arts with music dance and drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Park District
Teen Boss Club
Harmon Banquet Hall
Broadway
Central High School
Little Theater
W. 203Rd Street
Governors Highway
Olympia Fields
Circuit Court of
Cook County
Sixth Municipal District
Governors State University
Markham
S. Kedzie Parkway
Sheila M. Murphy
Markham Park District
Harold Murphy
Roesner Park
Richmond
Oxford Drive
Thornridge High School
Steven Blasingame
Simba Na Malakia Wachanga
Young Lions and
Young Angels
Cottage Grove Avenue
Karen Fulton
Dwight D. Eisenhower High School
Afro-Cultural Awareness Club
Performing Arts
Sacramento Ave
Blue Island
Eisenhower