A collaborative, civically-engaged project to excavate racially restrictive covenants in Chicago, interpret their impacts, and document resistance efforts.
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12 Jan 2023
We're launching a web map! Join us on Zoom Tuesday, January 31, 12-1pm Central, for an intro and demonstration of our covenants web map covering our first phase of research. Register with this form and get the Zoom link in your email. forms.gle/TPQcuqNCrpBUqju9A
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6 Dec 2024
Join us for our next research session on December 13th from 12:00pm - 1:30pm at 118 N. Clark St. Professor Winling and Maura will be present to ask any lingering questions you may have! RSVP using the link below. We hope to see you there!
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25 Nov 2024
Frederick H. Bartlett was a prominent real estate developer in Chicago, known for his extensive work in developing residential subdivisions, as well as his use of racially restrictive covenants that helped shape Chicago’s demographic landscape.
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19 Nov 2024
We have a research session this Friday from 12:00pm - 1:30 pm at 118 N. Clark St. RSVP using the link below. We look forward to seeing everyone!
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13 Nov 2024
Meet one of our newest research assistants, Leah Pothel! Swipe through to read more about Leah.
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4 Nov 2024
"We do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate" - Thomas Jefferson
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1 Nov 2024
Through artwork Jacob Lawrence was able to depict the different issues African Americans experienced while migrating North. One obstacle in particular were racial covenants. Read the full piece on our website!
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21 Oct 2024
Join us for our next research session this Friday from 12:00pm - 1:30pm at 118 N. Clark St! Have questions? Dm or email us. We look forward to seeing everyone!
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16 Oct 2024
Checkout our latest blog piece by Raaj Aggarwal! In this two part piece, Raaj explores the connection between The Great Migration and racially restrictive covenants in Chicago. Click the link down below to read more!
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7 Oct 2024
Happy Fall season from the Chicago Covenants Team. Nothings better in the Fall season like searching for Racial Covenants in the warm basement of Chicago city hall! Join us for our next research session this Friday. RSVP using the link below.
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25 Sep 2024
We're excited to welcome our newest research assistant Kayla Terrelongo! Read more about her down below.
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17 Sep 2024
Will the coworker join the conversation with @ChicagoCovenant tonight? Tune in!
30 Aug 2024
Join us 9/17 from 6-7 on Zoom for a discussion with @ChicagoCovenant! Register here: chicagocollections.org/news-…
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17 Sep 2024
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Did you know the population of Hispanic individuals in Chicago was approximately 788,106?! (U.S Census Bureau, 2022). Checkout local events to celebrate at choosechicago.com/blog/speci…
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16 Sep 2024
Join us for our next research session this Friday! Link to RSVP is in our bio. Have any questions? DM us! We look forward to seeing everyone.
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12 Sep 2024
Checkout our newest blog post "Truman Gibson Jr. - A Connection to Hansberry v Lee, James Burke, and Shelley v Kraemer."
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30 Aug 2024
RSVP using the link down below!
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21 Aug 2024
Reminder that we have our research session this Friday!!
16 Aug 2024
Join us for our research session August 23rd from 12pm - 1:30pm at 118N Clark St. Have questions? Please email and or DM us! RSVP using the link below.
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16 Aug 2024
Join us for our research session August 23rd from 12pm - 1:30pm at 118N Clark St. Have questions? Please email and or DM us! RSVP using the link below.
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7 Aug 2024
Hello! We have our next research session this Friday, please RSVP using the link below! Have any questions? Please email and or DM us.
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