Black History Month
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LAKEFRONT TRAIL ALERT:The bike & pedestrian trails are open in their entirety, but caution must be used at the Oak St. curve where the trail narrows considerably. Additionally, icy conditions are still possible, especially in the morning. Crews are monitoring daily, starting at 6 am. Please exercise caution.
While the manner in which we celebrate Black History Month is different this year, our efforts to offer opportunities to celebrate this important month remain the same.
Enjoy one of these offerings:
On-Demand Activities
VIRTUAL EVENTS
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Named In Their Honor
Learn more about the many Chicago parks named in honor of African Americans.
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ON-DEMAND ACTIVITIES:
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Black History Month Celebration (1:51 minutes)
Julie Fair, Foster Park
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Fitness & Black History Challange (2:26 minutes)
Nathan Powell, Tuley Park
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Because Black Lives Matter Past to Present (3:50 minutes)
Renee Shepherd-Owens, Xavier Edwards & Dakeya Perkins, Kennicott Park
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Spotlight: Daniel Hale Williams (4:30 minutes)
Darren Moore, Fernwood Park
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Spotlight: Serena Williams (2:27 minutes)
Imani Gordon, Palmer Park
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Spotlight: Louis Armstrong Experiments (3:41 minutes)
Tamila Pikes, West Pullman Park
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Cooking & Blues (7:48 minutes)
Cheryl Hill-Beverly and Stephanie Biocic, LeClaire-Hearst Park
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The History of Quilting & Kenti Making (4:30 minutes)
Stephanie Esposito and Stephani Biocic, LeClaire-Hearst Park
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History of Robichaux Park (2:09 minutes)
Jamel Watson, Robichaux Park