The Historical Preservation Society hosts a three-part educational and cultural learning experience on the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party at three south suburban libraries: Glenwood-Lynwood, Dolton and Matteson. We hope you’ll join us! Register below!

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Feb

Library Series Part 2, Feb. 13: Setting the Record Straight: A 50-Year Smear Campaign by Government, Police and Media

Thursday, February 13, 2025
4:30 PM 6:00 PM
Dolton Public Library (map)
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Feb

Library Series Part 1, Feb. 6: Right On! The Party's People, Politics and Programs

Thursday, February 6, 2025
6:00 PM 7:30 PM
Glenwood Lynwood Public Library (map)
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Dec

Film Screening: The Murder of Fred Hampton

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
6:00 PM 8:30 PM
Gene Siskel Film Center (map)
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The Murder of Fred Hampton at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State. Opening remarks by Flint Taylor, People’s Law Office. Tickets are $14.50.

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Oct

Black Panther Party Heritage Festival

Sunday, October 27, 2024
2:00 PM 5:00 PM
Better Boys Foundation (map)
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Official Launch of the Black Panther Party Heritage Trail

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Aug

RSVP for Opening Reception: Exhibit at Epiphany Center for the Arts

Wednesday, August 7, 2024
6:00 PM 9:00 PM
Epiphany Center for the Arts (map)
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RSVP for the opening reception

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ILBPP Exhibit at Epiphany Center for the Arts

Aug

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ILBPP Exhibit at Epiphany Center for the Arts

Wed, Aug 7, 2024 6:00 PM Sat, Sep 28, 2024 9:00 PM
Epiphany Center for the Arts (map)
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This exhibit captures the politics and programs of the Black Panther Party and is a testament to the chapter's enduring legacy.

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Jun

June 22: Black Panther Party Heritage Trail in Illinois Bus Tour

Saturday, June 22, 2024
10:00 AM 1:00 PM
Better Boys Foundation - Pick up and Drop off (map)
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First Tour on June 22! Take the first place-based learning experience and help develop the Black Panther Party Heritage Trail!

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May

Join Us, Spring Membership Meeting!

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
6:00 PM 7:30 PM
NEIU Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies (map)
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Please join us for the Historical Preservation Society's Member Meeting on May 21st!

RSVP required!

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Feb

Black Panther Party and Coalitions Teaching and Learning Day

Saturday, February 17, 2024
10:00 AM 2:00 PM
Westside Center for Justice (map)
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Black Panther Party and Coalitions Teaching and Learning Day

This is a Free Event. Registration Required.

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Jan

WTTW Community Conversation

Monday, January 29, 2024
11:00 AM 12:00 PM
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Chicago Tonight co-anchor and Chicago Tonight: Black Voices host Brandis Friedman will moderate a conversation with business owner, journalist, and publisher of the Metropolis newspaper Leila Wills; Ms. Lonnie Hall, member of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panthers; and Loyola University Public History Program graduate students Mikey Spehn and Adam Yunis.

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Jan

Online Celebration - Illinois Chapter Landmarking Achievement

Thursday, January 18, 2024
7:00 PM 8:00 PM
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This is a free event.

Join us for a special online celebration marking the successful landmarking initiative to commemorate the work and legacy of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party.

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