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Where to Experience Black Panther Party History in Chicago

Where to Experience Black Panther Party History in Chicago

City Cast Chicago

October 12, 202216m 59s

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Show Notes

For years, Illinois’ Black Panther Party worked in neighborhoods across Chicago in places like churches, high schools, and theaters. Leila Wills is the executive director of the Historical Preservation Society of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party, and she’s leading the effort to officially landmark some of the spots across Illinois and Chicago where the party was active. Host Jacoby Cochran talks with Leila about these landmarks, the importance of restoring them, putting history into context – and her personal connection as the daughter of Illinois Black Panther Party members.  

Event: “Meet the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party” at the Chicago History Museum on Thursday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m

Hosted by Chuck D of Public Enemy


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This episode sponsored by the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum. Check out their series of spooky events this month.