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African-American Museum marks Black History Month
Vicki Bennington For The Telegraph
Feb. 16, 2021
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Unique exhibits fill the Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum in Springfield, Illinois. The museum is located at 1440 Monument Ave., in Springfield. For more details visit www.spiaahm.org or call 217-391-6323. Show MoreShow Less
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SPRINGFIELD What started with a project to record the history and contributions of African-Americans in the Springfield community, soon grew into The Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum.
Due to the Oral History Project’s success, the museum was founded in 2012 by Doug King and Barbara “Babs” Dickerman on Washington Street in Springfield. Since then, the museum has grown and moved to 1440 Monument Ave. And though the physical building is closed right now, due to COVID-19, it is still sponsoring or offering information in celebration of Black History Mont
College of DuPage explores Black History Month with virtual programs Dancer and choreographer Katherine Dunham was born in 1909 in Glen Ellyn. A few years later, she moved to Joliet, graduating from Joliet Central High School in 1928. Courtesy of Library of Congress
Updated 1/28/2021 11:56 AM
In celebration of Black History Month, College of DuPage invites students, staff, faculty and community members to examine, recognize and celebrate the Black family in the context of their storied past and present.
Each weekday during the month of February, for 21 days, COD s Black History Month s webpage will post a variety of images and information significant to Black history, along with curated resources. Participants are encouraged to explore the Black family s history and its contribution to American culture.