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February Is Black History Month

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker 475.140531

February Is Black History Month. In Chicago we celebrate and take a good look at the Black History MonthAfrican Americans who have helped made our city what it is today. After World War 2 many people, black and white migrated from the South to Chicago because there were so many great union jobs available. 

Chicago is the home to Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf in the music world, Michael Jordan you know as one of the best Basketball players of all time just to scratch the surface. The Chicago Park District says: 

The Chicago Park District commemorates Black History Month this February with various events throughout the city.  From a Culture Jam and Gospel Fest to the featured Umjoa and Ashaki events, there is something for everyone to celebrate this special month in the parks.
Most programs are admission free or charge nominal fees.  
 
Did you know?  
  • The precursor to Black History Month, Negro History Week, was created in 1926 here in Chicago by Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. 
  • Umoja (one of our featured events), means Unity, to strive for and to maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race.
  • 44 Chicago Park District facilities or parks have been named for influential African Americans.  Learn more:  Read the related press release.

Comments (15)

David Alan Baker | Laveen & South Phoenix Realtor
Keller Williams Realty Phoenix - Laveen, AZ
Your local Expert

Great information to be shared, thanks for posting.  I lived in Chitown while back, had no idea

Feb 09, 2016 12:08 PM
Noah Seidenberg

You are very welcome David Baker Realtor - Laveen Homes for sale 

Feb 09, 2016 01:01 PM
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Noah, that is a great thing that Chicago does to honor the African Americans who have had a great impact on Chicago.

Feb 09, 2016 12:16 PM
Noah Seidenberg

Thanks Sybil Campbell 

Feb 09, 2016 01:01 PM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Thanks for stopping by friends.

Feb 09, 2016 01:02 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good morning Noah Seidenberg . Yes it is. I can remember the days of integration. Racial tensions were so thick you could cut them with a knife.

Feb 09, 2016 05:41 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Noah. Glad it is celebrated and posts like your compliment the efforts that are being made.

Feb 09, 2016 06:09 PM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Good Wednesday morning Noah Seidenberg.  Thanks for sharing the information and the fact that this is National Black History month. 

Feb 09, 2016 07:25 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Noah. Very impressive report. Was not aware of the number of park facilities. Enjoy your day!

Feb 09, 2016 07:31 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Noah.  So many great accomplishments made by the black community.

Feb 09, 2016 07:36 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Thanks Noah.  I wasn't aware of this being Black History Month.  

Feb 09, 2016 08:45 PM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Thanks friends.

Feb 09, 2016 10:00 PM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Good morning Noah, I was thinking about it couple of days ago, then I see your post. Thank you for your post!

Feb 09, 2016 10:16 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Noah --- thanks for the local insight into Black History Month.   Good use of links.  

Feb 10, 2016 02:33 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Noah ... a great post about Black History Month in Chicago and very interesting!

Feb 10, 2016 04:07 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Noah - Nice post to spotlight Black History Month and Chicago's amazing depth of experience.

Feb 10, 2016 05:15 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Noah I was not aware February was Black History month.  Chicago has a very rich Black History.

Feb 10, 2016 05:17 AM