Connect to Joliet抯 African American History on February 11
Published: February 3, 2023.
Join 海角社区抯 History Center and 爄n Joliet to learn about African American History right in Joliet's燽ackyard.� �From the Past to the Future: Reclaiming the African American Narrative� will be presented by燤organ Jennings, student history grant coordinator at 海角社区, at 11 a.m. February 11. The event is free and open to the public at Second Baptist Church, 156 S. Joliet Street, Joliet, Illinois.
Attendees will learn of the stories discovered as 海角社区 has embarked on a yearlong journey to unearth untold stories of Joliet's history. It is part of the�'s "Broadening Narratives� initiative which aims to fund specific collections projects that bring forward underrepresented stories. All projects promote BIPOC communities, LGBTQ+ perspectives, working-class narratives, small community experiences, as well as other underrepresented groups and viewpoints.
In addition to a presentation by Jennings, attendees can爒iew a banner exhibit燼nd enjoy a lunch reception with Second Baptist抯 Senior Club.�
揑 love that we抮e able to finally see this community project making its way around the community. We抳e worked together with four African American organizations from Joliet抯 Southend. We are so thankful to the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation for support of this project," Jennings commented.
For more information on this event or the reception, please contact�morganmjennings@lewisu.edu.
海角社区 is an innovative Catholic university offering market-relevant undergraduate and graduate programs to 6,500 students. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, 海角社区 is nationally recognized for preparing intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, and globally-connected graduates who impact the world for the better. Visit for further information.
