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Exploring Black History Month Events in Chicago
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There are plenty of ways to honor and celebrate Black History Month.
If you're looking to engage with the city's arts and culture scene this Black History Month, we've got you covered.
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Chicago Tonight: Black Voices
Exploring Black History Month Events in Chicago
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If you're looking to engage with the city's arts and culture scene this Black History Month, we've got you covered.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipPLENTY OF WAYS TO HONOR AND CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN CHICAGO.
BUT IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO ENGAGE WITH THE CITY'S ARTS AND CULTURE AND DON'T QUITE KNOW WHERE TO START, WE'VE OF COURSE, GOT YOU COVERED.
>> OUR CORRESPONDENT ANGEL EDO JOINS US NOW FOR A BREAKDOWN OF SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES.
YEAH, BRENDA.
SO IF YOU GO ON OUR WEBSITE, YOU CAN SEE I MADE A RELIEF UNLESS THE CALL OF A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES THAT YOU CAN ENGAGE AND THIS BLACK HISTORY MONTH.
>> SO STARTING OUT, WE'VE GOT EVERYTHING FROM CONCERTS TO DIFFERENT EXHIBITIONS COMEDY SHOWS AND EVEN AN AFRICAN DRUMS CONCERT WITH THE EYE BILLY DRUM AND DANCE GROUP AT THE FIELD MUSEUM.
AND WHAT SO MANY OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM?
YOU KNOW, I FEEL LIKE YOU SHOULD KIND OF TELL ME WHAT'S SOMETHING THAT YOU WOULD BE INTERESTED IN DOING, WHETHER IT BE WITH FRIENDS OR FAMILY ABOUT YOU THINK YOU COULD ENJOY?
I WOULD DEFINITELY WANT TO DO SOMETHING WITH MY CAME PERFECT, PERFECT, PERFECT ACTIVITY.
THEY HAVE THAT MANY MOVERS WORKSHOP GOING ON AT THE FIELD MUSEUM.
THEY HAVE SOMETHING DIFFERENT GOING ON EVERY WEEKEND.
THERE'S ALSO I O DE DANCE GROUP, AFRICAN DRUMS GROUP THAT WILL BE PERFORMING NEXT WEEKEND.
AND SO THAT'S ALSO REALLY FINE.
THERE'S ALSO A LOT OF FREE PROGRAMMING GOING ON AT NAVY PIER.
THERE'S THE PLAQUE MAKERS MARKET WITH A LOT OF DIFFERENT LOCAL VENDORS AS WELL AS GUS ARTISTS WHO ARE CREATING AT NAVY PIER WIVES.
SO YOU GET TO SEE THEM KIND OF KNEE DEEP IN THEIR CRAFT, HANDS OUTSIDE OF THAT.
WE'VE GOT THE BLACK CREATIVITY, JERRED ART EXHIBITION THAT'S GOING ON AT THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.
THAT IS AN ANNUAL EXHIBITION.
AND IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING A LITTLE BIT MORE INTIMATE, THERE IS A CLASSIC BLACK FILM SCREENING GOING ON ALL MONTH LONG AT THE MUSIC BOX THEATER.
AND IN FACT, TOMORROW THEY'RE GOING TO BE SHOWING THE WAY IT IS.
SO THAT'S REALLY FUN.
AND THEN OUTSIDE ABOUT THERE'S A NEW COOL EXHIBIT GOING ON THAT VERTICAL CALORIE WITH A VISUAL ARTIST, BIANCA PASO.
SO THERE'S REALLY A LOT TO CHOOSE FROM.
AND, YOU KNOW, IT'S SO HARD TO KEEP UP WITH EVERYTHING GOING ON.
SO I WILL BE UPDATING THAT LIST THROUGHOUT THE MONTH.
SO YOU CAN ALWAYS CHECK BACK IF I'M ANY OF THOSE ACTIVITIES.
DON'T SEE YOU.
LOTS OF GOOD STUFF TO GET INTO.
GOOD TO KNOW.
ANGEL, THANK YOU.
>> AND YOU CAN FIND MORE DETAILS ABOUT THOSE EVENTS AND OTHERS ON OUR WEBSITE.
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