February 2010

Chicago – My kind of town!

in Ad-lib

There’s no doubt about it. Chicago is an exciting city! Since 1990, Tour Black Chicago has provided services for domestic and international travelers. We take you on an expedition through a town where the Black population has grown from 77 to 2 plus million, where some of the most profitable black-owned companies are headquartered, and [...]

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Free Things To Do

in Events,Touring

Chicago Museums Free Days Adler Planetarium Free Days The Adler Planetarium is open 9:30am – 6pm during the summer; 9:30am – 4:30pm otherwise; Free Days 2010: September 7, 13-17, 21, 28 October 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 December 7, 14, 21 Art Institute of Chicago Free Days 2010 The Art [...]

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African Americans in Chicago 1910-1940

in Something Old

The Great Migration radically transformed Chicago, both politically and culturally. Between 1900 and 1910, the African-American population grew quickly in Chicago. Much of the growth can be attributed to the Chicago Defender, an African American newspaper, providing copies to train porters to distribute in southern states. The newspaper would highlight employment opportunities and offers to [...]

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