Chicago juneteenth events

We encourage those who are not vaccinated, may be immunocompromised or have family members who are immunocompromised to wear a mask. This event is available in person and online.Īttend in person at the Legler Regional Library in the Community Room This is Smith’s first major work of nonfiction and it breaks down the history of slavery in an effort to understand the stories that America presents through its own recollection of what occurred. View our full Juneteenth reading list. How the Word is Passed is a #1 New York Times bestseller that was released in 2021 and has won numerous literary awards. The conversation will be moderated by WBEZ reporter Natalie Moore. Obari Cartman, President of the Chicago Association of Black Psychologists. Watch Smith discuss his book How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America with Candace Moore, City of Chicago Chief Equity Officer and Dr.

Celebrate Juneteenth with Chicago Public Library as we host a citywide Juneteenth viewing party for our Voices for Justice Juneteenth celebration with Clint Smith.