The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center

10/27/2023

Du Experience a WeightWatchers Workshop! Join us on Saturday, November 4th. Check the flyer for details!

10/24/2023

Did you know that Margaret Taylor Burroughs, the founder of the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center was an artist? Through her art, she conveyed powerful messages of racial equality and human dignity, making significant statements with her creative expressions.

10/23/2023

On this day in 1947, the NAACP petitioned the United States on racial conditions in the U.S.

The NAACP sent a document to the United Nations titled “An Appeal to the World,” demanding accountability for human rights violations against African Americans in the United States. The petition was drafted by W.E.B. Du Bois with the assistance of Earl B. Dickerson and William Robert Ming Jr., amongst other leading lawyers and scholars.

10/21/2023

On this day, in 1950, Earl Lloyd became the first Black NBA player.

Lloyd began his career with the Washington Capitols and later played for the Syracuse Nationals, becoming the first Black player to win an NBA Championship. Transitioning from playing, his trailblazing continued with the Detroit Pistons, where he not only became the first Black assistant coach but also the first to be named a bench coach.

10/20/2023

Looking for Halloween plans for your family? Join us for Du Haunted on Tuesday, October 31st. The FREE event will offer laser tag, Xbox gaming, QuestVR, bounce houses, costume characters and giant games! Check the flyer for more details!

RSVP Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/du-haunted-recess-gone-wild-tickets-736773829357

10/19/2023

Here's a look at DuSable's Inaugural Father-Daughter Dance. A special thank you to everyone who attended. We can't wait to do it all over again next year.

10/18/2023

Join us on Saturday, October 28th, for a FREE event featuring a film premiere, a mental health fair, and an interactive mental health panel discussion. The event will be hosted by Antwon Tanner in observance of National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. We hope to see you at the DuSable.

Get your free tickets here:

JOIN US FOR A RED CARPET FILM PREMIERE & MENTAL HEALTH EVENT THAT WILL HELP REMOVE THE STIGMA OF MENTAL ILLNESS - HOSTED BY ANTWON TANNER!

10/17/2023

Celebrating the beauty of Black voices on

10/17/2023

On this day in 1888, Capital Savings Bank in Washington, D.C., became the first bank organized and operated by African Americans.

The bank’s deposits grew to over $300,000 within four years. Capital Savings Bank became the backbone for the growth of black businesses, providing capital that white-owned banks were unwilling to lend.

10/12/2023

October is Black Fine Art Month. Have you stopped by to see our latest exhibit? The Art of Our Storytellers: Selections From the Johnson Publishing Company Collection is on full display. Discover a diverse showcase of works representing African American artists and a collection of African art. These pieces were once housed at 820 S. Michigan, the iconic building for the Johnson Publishing Company, publishers of Ebony and Jet magazines.

Constructed in 1971, the high-rise was designed by John Moutoussamy, featuring interior design by Arthur Elrod and William Raiser. It was the first Black-owned building in Chicago's downtown area and remains the only Chicago high-rise designed by a Black person.

10/10/2023

Remembering the remarkable life of Hughes Van Ellis, one of the last Tulsa Race Massacre survivors. At 102, his journey was a profound chapter in history, shaping a narrative that will always be remembered.

10/10/2023

We are excited to join forces with Villa Albertine to host the 9th episode of Villa Albertine’s 2023 "Museum Series." Please join us at the DuSable on October 18th at 6 p.m. Our very own President and CEO, Perri Irmer will take part in a conversation you don't want to miss. Check the details below for the RSVP link.

EVENT POSTPONED
Join us on October 18, 2023, at 6 pm (in-person - CST) for the 9th episode of Villa Albertine’s 2023 "Museum Series", a new platform for dialogue on the future of museums, featuring the Palais de la Porte Dorée in Paris x The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center in Chicago.
Villa Albertine and DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center are thrilled to host an exceptional transatlantic conversation between its President and CEO Perri Irmer, and Constance Rivière, Director of the Palais de la Porte Dorée.
This discussion will be moderated by Chayma Drira, Journalist and Doctoral Researcher at New York University, Villa Albertine Resident in Chicago in 2022.
Rsvp ➡ https://tinyurl.com/yckdftcp

10/06/2023

Tomorrow! Hope to see you there!
Register for the tour here: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fow.ly%2FvbWg50PQSg2%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1Rqk8e7PlO9ebG7eQnDvj0aPRvHspkdr-hGBhA_7Lkukeob-giDG8tiRA&h=AT3ngvWyv8ofkrfejdcENRUAPj1pu38pDeVVpfr5iK5S7B_RmDrtIW4_0tipJ-4Wv-7DQjay-18IrgkXKRpeUMcRDwO_2ejgGQUcMx_qv7CEpTJ18GBqwZUdlR7fbhydGMmGRU7PKw&__tn__=-UK*F

10/06/2023

We sat down with Pearl Cleage, playwright, essayist, novelist, poet, and political activist for an engaging interview. Here’s a sneak peek of what she had to say. Be sure to join us tomorrow for the Third Annual Drum Talk Book Fair for the full interview.

10/05/2023

Today’s author spotlight is dedicated to acclaimed science fiction writer Octavia Butler, a visionary author who reshaped science fiction and championed diversity in storytelling. We hope to see you at Saturday's Third Annual Drum Talk Book Fair!

10/04/2023

Did you know it’s Banned Books Week? We’re so excited to wrap up the week with our Third Annual Drum Talk Book Fair this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. In the meantime, check out this interview snippet featuring the iconic Ms. Alice Walker.

10/04/2023

This Thursday!

10/03/2023

10/02/2023

Happening soon! Stop by DuSable Museum to pick up your free viewers at the Drum Talk Book Fair on October 7th, or during normal business hours.

10/02/2023

Join us for the Du Open Mic during the Third Annual Durm Talk Book Fair on October 7. Check the flyer for details, and come prepared to sign up at the door.

09/29/2023

Have you gotten your tickets for the Father Daughter Dance? The inaugural event is quickly approaching on Sunday, October 8th!

Get your tickets here: https://secure.everyaction.com/FwoJlbaKmEy1RYVLEVoalA2

09/28/2023

Are you ready for the next Du Black Neighborhoods Bus Tour? Join us as Chicago historian, Dilla tours the areas that inspired Black literacy icons such as Lorraine Hansberry, Richard Wright and Gwendolyn Brooks! Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 7th, from 4-6 p.m.

Register here: https://ow.ly/vbWg50PQSg2

09/28/2023

It's almost time! Tell a friend. Don't miss the open mic sessions, the author's workshop, and authors on site!

09/27/2023

Calling all authors! Are you a Black writer seeking to connect with other readers and writers? Join us on October 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., for the DuSable’s third annual Drum Talk Book Fair.

Register here: https://ow.ly/5Z2M50PQni3

09/27/2023

09/25/2023

On this day, 66 years ago, nine African American students took a historic stand for civil rights as they integrated Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas.

Facing hostile mobs during their initial attempts to enter the school, Little Rock's mayor, Woodrow Mann, pleaded to President Eisenhower for federal intervention. In response, Eisenhower federalized the National Guard and sent U.S. Army troops to protect the Little Rock Nine as they began regular class attendance at Central High School.

09/22/2023

Join us this Thursday for a very important Amazon film screening and discussion. RSVP, now. Seats are limited. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/silver-dollar-road-free-documentary-screening-tickets-720023418427?aff=oddtdtcreator

"Silver Dollar Road" is a powerful documentary that delves into the critical issue of Black land dispossession, illuminating its historical context and its ramifications in our society today. The film follows the Reels family's journey as they discover that their land, which has been in their family for generations, has been dispossessed. The film is based on the ProPublica/New Yorker article.
View the trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-EZdZMK9d0

The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center is the first and oldest independent Black History Museum in the country. It was established in Chicago to celebrate, preserve, amplify the historical experiences and achievements of African Americans.

09/14/2023

Members Only Event! We invite members to join us this Sunday, September 17, for an exclusive preview of DuSable's newest exhibit. The Art of Our Storytellers: Selections From the Johnson Publishing Company Collection. This exhibition features works representing a diverse range of African American artists and a collection of African art that was once housed at the iconic building on 820 S. Michigan constructed for the Johnson Publishing Company, publishers of Ebony and Jet magazines.

The highrise was built in 1971 and designed by John Moutoussamy, with interior design by Arthur Elrod and William Raiser. It was the first Black-owned building in Chicago's downtown area and remains the only Chicago high-rise designed by a Black person.

09/11/2023

The Du Black Neighborhoods Bus Tour Series continues! Join Chicago’s very own historian, Dilla, for an engaging tour of Englewood on Saturday, September 16th. Learn something new and discover how “everything dope about America comes from Chicago.” Register here: https://ow.ly/x2HZ50PKhye

09/09/2023

Join us on Saturday, September 16th at 4:30 pm for a documentary screening and discussion of Tracing our Path Through Bronzeville with filmmaker and historian Reginald Rice. The documentary reintroduces the cultural traditions that emerged from the Bronzeville community and highlights the contributions of various cultural institutions in the Bronzeville neighborhood.

09/08/2023

Happy Birthday to the courageous Ruby Bridges, who made history as one of the first African American children to integrate an all-white elementary school! You're a true champion of change and an example for us all!

09/07/2023

Du September with us!

The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center is the first and oldest independent Black History Museum in the country. It was established in Chicago to celebrate, preserve, amplify the historical experiences and achievements of African Americans.

09/07/2023

9/16! Book your seat, now!

09/05/2023

Do we control the gears of time, or does time control us? Join us at the DuSable on Saturday, September 9, at noon to explore the answer with Kebtah Chicago instructor Kasabez Maakamaah.

09/01/2023

Last Chance! "The March" TIME magazine’s groundbreaking immersive exhibit that re-creates one of the most iconic moments in American history, the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, will close at the DuSable Museum on Sunday, September 3, 2023. Don't miss your opportunity for the virtual reality experience this Labor Day weekend.

08/31/2023

Calling all fathers and daughters! The DuSable Museum is hosting its inaugural Father-Daughter Dance on Sunday, October 8, 2023. We're rolling out the red carpet for a Sunday dinner, specialty mocktails, a DJ, a dancefloor, and more! Space is limited, and tickets will go fast! Check the link for tickets and more details: https://ow.ly/T4FY50PGzFJ

08/28/2023

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08/28/2023

A conversation with Rev. AL Sampson about the history of The March on Washington.

07/13/2023

Hurry! Time is running out. The exhibition Diaspora Stories: Selections from the CCH Pounder Collection will end on Sunday, July 16. If you haven't had a chance to visit yet, there's still time to head over to the DuSable Museum and explore this captivating exhibition, showcasing an impressive assortment of 24 pieces from Ms. CCH Pounder's extensive personal collection. Don't miss out!

01/24/2023

Test your Black opera knowledge to win two tickets to the Lyric Opera production, The Factotum! The contest will run through Sunday, January 29, and the winner will be announced on Monday, January 30. Tickets must be claimed within 24 hours, and tickets may be redeemed for a February show at the Harris Theater. Good luck! Check out the quiz here: http://ow.ly/pyI550Mzk3o