Emancipation to Inauguration: Chicago's Black Experience
About this event
Black history in Chicago began in the 1780s with the arrival of the area's first non-indigenous settler, Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable. Much later, on Election Day 2008, all eyes turned to Chicago as its most famous son, Barack Obama, was elected President of the United States. In the time between, there is much to explore. Join historian Clarence Goodman as he delves into the rich, nuanced, and profound history of Black Chicagoans throughout the years. Signup required.
Speaker bio: Clarence Goodman
Self-styled musician/historian/artist Clarence Goodman is a Chicago native who has explored every corner of the Windy City and its amazing history. Originally planning on a life as a teacher, college found him dropping out to pursue music as a profession, which lead to other paths. His love for his hometown has proven a blessing in finding his "accidental" career as a historian.