The Urban History Seminar series features a scholarly presentation followed by lively discussion. Gordon Mantler, Executive Director, University Writing Program, and Associate Professor of Writing and of History, The George Washington University, presents “The Multiracial Promise: Coalition, Mayoral Politics, and the Legacy of Harold Washington.” 

The Zoom session will open at 6:45 p.m. with the program starting at 7:00 p.m. and concluding by 8:15 p.m. RSVP is required.  

This session is free of charge; we would greatly appreciate a donation to the Museum in any amount. A Zoom link will be provided after registration.  

The Urban History Seminars have been generously underwritten by the Chicago History Museum since 1983.