Local Black authors, comic creators, the co-owner of a Black-owned bookstore and Western Avenue Elementary students, parents and teachers attended a Black History Month Book Fair on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 12-13. The fair was held in a classroom at the school in Flossmoor. Students and parents bought books and comics, and[Read More…]
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Western Avenue Elementary to host Black History Month Book Fair
Local Black authors, comic artists and booksellers are scheduled to be at Western Avenue Elementary in Flossmoor on Thursday, Feb. 12, and Friday, Feb. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for a Black History Month Book Fair. The book fair will be open exclusively to Western Avenue students, staff[Read More…]
History-making music: How the Burke Brothers made beautiful music
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart began playing the clavier at age 4 and was composing at 5. Michael Jackson started his singing career at 6 when he first took the stage with the Jackson Five, his family’s singing group. And the late Reginald Waymond “Sonny” Burke, who spent the last 18 years[Read More…]
Flossmoor celebrates Black History Month by flying the Pan African Flag
Why this flag?The Village of Flossmoor proudly celebrates Black History Month, a month during which we recognize the accomplishments and contributions of Black Americans to our national landscape. This month, we display the Pan African flag (also referred to as the RBG or Black Liberation Flag) throughout our downtown. The[Read More…]
Granddaughter’s non-profit efforts keeping Chicago Defender spirit alive
Myiti Sengstacke-Rice, a Governors State University doctoral student, is passionate about Chicago’s Black history. She grew up in a family of innovators who changed Chicago’s demographic landscape and the lives of millions of African Americans. Sengstacke-Rice, CEO of Chicago Defender Charities, is a living link to the Sengstacke family publishing dynasty, which[Read More…]
Black History Month made personal: Four residents’ stories and thoughts bring Black History to life
The Chronicle hosted a Black History Month discussion and invited senior citizens Rosalind Mustafa and Eugene Dumas of Flossmoor, and 2020 Homewood-Flossmoor High School graduate Jazz Jabulani of Flossmoor and 2016 H-F graduate Destiny Watson of Homewood to hear each other’s personal stories. Despite the years that separate them, each guest[Read More…]
PSC art gallery exhibit focuses on African American experience
“Reflecting Dignity” is the current show at the Christopher Art Gallery at Prairie State College. An artists’ reception is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the gallery, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. The exhibition is open through March 4, and[Read More…]
Belated happy birthday, Juanita Mitchell
On Dec. 15, 2019, Juanita Mitchell celebrated her birthday. As we begin Black History Month, it seems appropriate to wish a belated happy birthday to the Flossmoor woman who has probably seen more history than anyone else in the community. Related stories:
Black history stories shared with Parker Junior High students
From top left, Kenya Johnson, Carolyn Smith, Chakeeta Myles, Ebony Roberts and Osun Briggs shared stories of African Americans who inspire them.
Parker seeks inspirational stories during Black History Month
Parker Junior High School students this month are conducting video interviews with parents and other community members about how they were influenced by African American role models, and how those persons helped them succeed in their own lives.
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