This is why we do it.
Legacy and Tradition Young Lords Heritage Festival
Photo Credit: ST-40001979-0018, Chicago Sun-Times collection, Chicago History Museum
On August 24, 1968, the Young Lords sponsored a Puerto Rican Heritage Festival at the Armitage Methodist Church, 834 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. The Young Lords called this church “The People’s Church.”
The Heritage Festival was held two months after the Young Lords took over the church. On the right is Omar López, Minister of Information for the Young Lords and one of the Historical Preservation Society’s advisors.
Young Lords Minister of Information Omar López, Historical Preservation Society Advisor.
Founder of the Young Lords Jose “Cha Cha” Jiménez with his sister Daisy.
Heritage Preservation is Our Duty to History
Slavery and oppression indeed robbed generational wealth from our people. We also have a rich cultural heritage that must be uncovered and preserved.
Every generation is responsible for cultural heritage preservation to move humanity forward.
Thank you for helping us with this work.
Photo Credit: Chicago Sun-Times collection, Chicago History Museum
Women in the Illinois Chapter held positions of authority, such as (l-r) Field Secretary Yvonne King, Communications Secretary Ann Campbell, Deputy Minister of Culture Christina “Chuckles” May.
Black Panther Party Heritage Festival October 26
Illinois Chapter member Davíd Lemieux with Public Enemy’s Chuck D
Save the Date!
Please save the date of October 26, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for the Black Panther Party Heritage Festival in Chicago.
Free family-friendly festivities will mark Black Panther Party History Month and the official launch of the Black Panther Party Heritage Trail in Illinois. Everyone is welcome!
The Heritage Festival will take place at the Better Boys Foundation, 1512 S. Pulaski in Chicago.
We hope to see you there!
