Join Lewis University’s History Center and Second Baptist Churchin Joliet to learn about African American History right in Joliet’sbackyard. “From the Past to the Future: Reclaiming the African American Narrative” will be presented byMorgan Jennings, student history grant coordinator at Lewis University, 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.
ttendees will learn of the stories discovered as Lewis University has embarked on a yearlong journey to unearth untold stories of Joliet’s history. It is part of theGaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation‘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 canview a banner exhibitand 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 contactmorganmjennings@lewisu.edu.
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