Save the Date: The 1619 Project with Nikole Hannah-Jones
Don't miss out on this vital discussion, presented by The Chicago Community Trust and in partnership with the "New York Times," will examine the complex and lingering legacy of slavery, exposing its present-day effects on every aspect of American life. Tickets on sale this December.
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