Black History Month
Join the 快播视频 in celebrating Black History Month
The 快播视频 commemorates Black History Month this February with various events throughout the city. Residents are invited to a month-long celebration of culture and history in the parks. From our featured Umoja event to smaller events, several opportunities exist to celebrate this special month in the parks. Most events are admission-free or charge nominal fees. In addition, Park District staff members created the Black History-themed activity videos shown below, for your enjoyment at home.
Several parks across Chicago have been named in honor of African Americans who have been instrumental in shaping the legacy of our city, country, and beyond. Learn more about these influential leaders in the "Named in their Honor" presentation below.
Events
Named In Their Honor
Learn about the influential African Americans for which many Chicago parks are named after. Click on the image below to page through the presentation.
快播视频 & the Divine Nine
Learn about the nine historically African American fraternities and sororities, the Chicago parks named after Divine Nine members and the members who are part of the Park District team now.
On-Demand Activities
Black History Month Celebration (1:51 minutes)
Julie Fair, Foster Park
Fitness & Black History Challange (2:26 minutes)
Nathan Powell, Tuley Park
Because Black Lives Matter Past to Present (3:50 minutes)
Renee Shepherd-Owens, Xavier Edwards & Dakeya Perkins, Kennicott Park
Spotlight: Daniel Hale Williams (4:30 minutes)
Darren Moore, Fernwood Park
Spotlight: Serena Williams (2:27 minutes)
Imani Gordon, Palmer Park
Spotlight: Louis Armstrong Experiments (3:41 minutes)
Tamila Pikes, West Pullman Park
Cooking & Blues (7:48 minutes)
Cheryl Hill-Beverly and Stephanie Biocic, LeClaire-Hearst Park
The History of Quilting & Kenti Making (4:30 minutes)
Stephanie Esposito and Stephani Biocic, LeClaire-Hearst Park
History of Robichaux Park (2:09 minutes)
Jamel Watson, Robichaux Park