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The Chicago Black Renaissance

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2023-10-19 18:30:00 2023-10-19 19:30:00 America/Chicago The Chicago Black Renaissance Discover the Chicago Black Renaissance from the early to mid-20th century. Amira Millicent Davis holds a PhD in Educational Policy Studies with a concentration in African American Studies from UIUC. Deerfield Public Library - Room A/B, Deerfield Virtual Room

Thursday, October 19
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-19 18:30:00 2023-10-19 19:30:00 America/Chicago The Chicago Black Renaissance Discover the Chicago Black Renaissance from the early to mid-20th century. Amira Millicent Davis holds a PhD in Educational Policy Studies with a concentration in African American Studies from UIUC. Deerfield Public Library - Room A/B, Deerfield Virtual Room

Deerfield Public Library

Room A/B, Deerfield Virtual Room

Discover the Chicago Black Renaissance from the early to mid-20th century. Amira Millicent Davis holds a PhD in Educational Policy Studies with a concentration in African American Studies from UIUC.

Brought to you by a grant through Illinois Humanities.

Illinois Humanities, the Illinois affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, is a statewide nonprofit organization that activates the humanities through free public programs, grants, and educational opportunities that foster reflection, spark conversation, build community, and strengthen civic engagement.

This program has been moved to virtual, only. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Program |

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