‘The Reason Why’

“The Reason Why: A Lecture and Discussion on Why African-Americans Were Not Included in the World’s Colombian Exposition of 1893″ compliments an exhibit on display at the African American Cultural Center that highlights historical accounts of black Americans’ feelings and experiences related to Chicago’s Worlds Fair.

Speakers include Christopher Reed, Roosevelt University; Robert Rudell, Montana State University; Temple Tsenes-Hills, Benedictine University; and Alaka Wali, Field Museum.

The event, part of the fourth annual lecture and event series presented by UIC Chancellor Paula Allen-Meares, is organized with support from the Illinois Humanities Council. The exhibit, “The Reason Why the Colored American Is Not in the World’s Columbian Exposition,” is on display through Dec. 20.

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