Chicago Blues Festival | Chicago, IL

Now looka here…I did not say I was a millionaire…But I said I have spent more money than a millionaire! Cause if I had’ve kept all my money that I’d already spent, I would’ve been a millionaire a looong time ago… Howlin’ Wolf – “Goin’ Down Slow” The Chicago Blues Festival is an annual event [...]

Army & Lou’s Restaurant | Chicago, IL

One of the oldest black-owned restaurants in the Midwest, Army & Lou’s Restaurant has been a Chicago institution for decades. Since 1945, this establishment as maintained quality service, food, and its original award-winning recipes. Old school dining ambiance with real tablecloths and very simple decor. Sit in some of the same booths Dr. King, Jesse [...]

2010 Martin Luther King Day Events | Chicago, IL

DuSable Museum of African American History The DuSable Museum of African American History will celebrate “The Drum Major For Justice” during a full-day of activities honoring the late Civil Rights Leader and Noble Peace Prize-winner, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Visit the museum’s official website for more information. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center [...]

Illinois African American Travel Guide

The “Soul of Illinois” African-American travel guide pays homage to the state’s rich African-American history and profiles an array of destinations and activities throughout Illinois’ seven regions that may be of interest to travelers, including, but not limited to: A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum Gallery Bronzeville Historical District Harold Washington Cultural Center DuSable Museum [...]

Edna’s Restaurant | Chicago, IL

A frequent meeting ground for leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement, today’s Edna’s Restaurant  serves up some of the most popular soul food in all of Chicago. For lunch or dinner, one can’t go wrong  with  the ribs, catfish, and fried chicken. For sides, go for the biscuits, greens, mac [...]

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