The Black Chicago Renaissance
A Road Scholar Program by Dr. Amira Millicent Davis (Archibald Motley painting "Blues" 1929)
When
Oct 8, 2025
12:00pm–1:00pm
Cost
Free
In this presentation, Dr. Davis will guide participants through the Chicago Black Renaissance from the early to mid-20th century. The presentation will include a Q&A and an interactive component where audience members share their migration stories.
This event is Free and Open to the public. For more information, please contact Sabrina Scott at teachnlv@hotmail.com.
Parking/Accessibility
Parking is located on Cottage Grove and South Chicago Avenues, near 71st Street. The venue has an accessible entrance.
Learn more about Dr. Amira Millicent Davis, this program, and how to book it here.
Host Organization
Contact
Suite 650, 125 South Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60603
312.422.5580 312.374.6787 Fax
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