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Connect to Joliet’s African American History on February 11

Connect to Joliet’s African American History on February 11

Published: February 3, 2023.

Join º£½ÇÉçÇø’s History Center and  in Joliet to learn about African American History right in Joliet's backyard.  “From the Past to the Future: Reclaiming the African American Narrative” will be presented by Morgan Jennings, student history grant coordinator at º£½ÇÉçÇø, 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 º£½ÇÉçÇø 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 view a banner exhibit and enjoy a lunch reception with Second Baptist’s Senior Club. 

“I love that we’re able to finally see this community project making its way around the community. We’ve worked together with four African American organizations from Joliet’s 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.

º£½ÇÉçÇø is an innovative Catholic university offering market-relevant undergraduate and graduate programs to 6,500 students. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, º£½ÇÉçÇø is nationally recognized for preparing intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, and globally-connected graduates who impact the world for the better. Visit for further information.



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