Lifting As They Climbed | Chicago | Mapping Black Women's History in Chicago

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48 Black Women

33 Locations

Infinite Possibilities!

Learn the lives of Black women activists, educators and artists who contributed to the development of Chicago and beyond. This guidebook takes readers a tour of South Side landmarks and locations that speak to Black women's history.

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Take The Tour

Use the guidebook to explore the South side while learning Black women's stories. There are 33 locations and 10 additional!

Learn, Listen & Create

We have great tools for educators, youth, and tour participants. Check out all the free resources here!

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Share Your Stories

There's so many women to include. Share the lives, images and locations of Black women that we should know about.

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