Black History Month: Comic Art Against Erasure Mixer

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Friday February 25

6:00 PM  –  9:00 PM

 

Black History Month originated right here in Chicago in 1915. Carter G. Woodson was a historian, author, journalist, and University of Chicago graduate who joined thousands of African Americans in Chicago to participate in Illinois’s contribution to the national reflective efforts on the 50th anniversary of emancipation. Illinois’s commemorations included exhibitions showcasing African American achievements in business, literature, politics, and the arts. The momentum of the event inspired the establishment of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, The Journal of Negro History, and Negro Achievement Week or Black History Month as we know it today.

 

We’ve partnered with the Black & Brown Comix Arts Festival and the Black Chicago History Forum to present a weekend of programming reflecting on African American history in Chicago through the arts! Must be 21+ for February 25.

 

Free; RSVP required.

 

 

As per City of Chicago’s safety guidelines, as of Monday, January 3, 2022, all CHM guests 5 years of age or older will be required to show proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon entry.

 

We continue to require all visitors over age 2 and staff to wear a mask while inside the Museum. As the course of the pandemic continues, we will evaluate and update policies. There will be signage at the Museum to guide you during your visit, but we highly recommend reading our updated safety guidelines beforehand.

 

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