Documenting Movements: Archivists as Social Justice Advocates
Join Chicago Collections and Black Metropolis Research Consortium for a presentation on documentation of social movements and activism featuring Lae’l Hughes-Watkins. Hughes-Watkins founded Project STAND, an online clearinghouse where researchers can learn about archival and historical collections … Read More >
"Place of Protest: Chicago's Legacy of Dissent, Declaration, and Disruption" Walking Tour
Join a walking tour led by the curator of the Chicago Collection Consortium's digital exhibit: "Place of Protest: Chicago's Legacy of Dissent, Declaration, and Disruption." Participants will visit nearly half of the sites highlighted in the exhibit to further explore how protesters in Chicago have h… Read More >
'63 Boycott Documentary Screening
In 1963, 250,000 students boycotted the Chicago Public Schools to protest racial segregation. '63 Boycott, a new documentary from Kartemquin Films, explores this event. Come see the movie and participate in a discussion with the audience led by UIC Professor of History Elizabeth Todd-Breland and … Read More >
The 1968 Democratic Convention: 50th Anniversary
1968 was a watershed year for Americans. First came the Communists' Tet Offensive, then the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy, shaking a nation's confidence. By August, the whole world was watching as the Democrats gathered in Chicago to select their presidential candidate. Ame… Read More >
Chicago's Brewing History
From foundation to fires and fairs, alcohol has played a pivotal role in the development of and evolution of the city. Read More >
Chicago Collections Consortium Annual Meeting
Chicago Collections Consortium is pleased to announce that the keynote speaker for this year's annual meeting will be Andrew Schachman, co-director of the Floating Museum. The Floating Museum is a new collaborative arts organization that generates impermanent, site-responsive museum spaces to activa… Read More >