Praise and Protest: Voices from the Chicago Black Renaissance with Haki Madhubuti

Please join us at the Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection for the opening of the exhibit, Praise and Protest: Voices from the Chicago Black Renaissance. In a moderated discussion, noted scholar, Professor Haki R. Madhubuti, will reflect on his legacy, his connection to the Chicago Black Renaissance and how his work as founder and publisher of the oldest independent Black publishing house in the country has contributed to the preservation of this transformative cultural era.

(Reception with dinner-style vegan and non-vegan refreshments at 5:00pm; Discussion begins at 6:00pm.)

Learn more about the exhibit, the event, the speaker and moderator here: chi.gov/praiseandprotest

This event is made possible with generous support from the Getty Foundation and the Chicago Public Library Foundation.

Accessibility
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Image credits:
Praise and Protest Title Panel, design by Jiba Anderson.

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