choosechicago.com PUBLIC ART Pilsen has been a mecca of the Mexican muralist movement for more than 50 years. Colorful, large-scale murals inspired by the neighborhood’s rich Mexican heritage abound along 16th and 18th streets , including newer murals like the colorful Fierce LGBTQ+ mural created by Sam Kirk at 18th and Ashland streets. The Mile of Murals , located along Glenwood Avenue and a pedestrian-friendly Chicago Alfresco site in Rogers Park , features 15 bold and vibrant large-scale public artworks that reflect the spirit of the diverse neighborhood. Chicago’s living urban canvas, the Wabash Arts Corridor brings art to the forefront in the South Loop with murals, pop-up performances, art installations, and large-scale projections. Humboldt Park boasts more than 60 murals that showcase the area’s rich Puerto Rican culture. The area is home to some of the country’s oldest outdoor murals. the neighborhood’s most distinguished residents, including Gwendolyn Brooks, Sam Cooke, and Ida B. Wells (whose The Light of Truth Ida B. Wells National Monument is one of the first dedicated to a Black woman). On the second Friday of each month from July through September, Bronzeville Summer Nights features music, local shopping, creative performances, and the family-friendly Bronzeville Summer Nights Historic Bike Tour . Founded in 1940, the South Side Community Art Center is the oldest African American art center in the U.S. It serves as Bronzeville’s artistic community hub, thanks to its inspiring array of public exhibits and events that include film screenings, workshops, lectures, and panel discussions. For over 60 years, The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center in Washington Park has hosted inspiring arts programming, including fascinating exhibits and world-class concerts that celebrate Black history and culture. Permanent exhibits include Red, White, Blue, and Black: A History of Blacks in the Armed Services . Built in the 1880s as a town for the employees of the luxury train car manufacturer, Pullman National Historical Park played a significant role in labor and civil rights history. Learn more about the African American labor movement at the National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum . And don’t miss the historic neighborhood’s annual Juneteenth Celebration . The South Shore Cultural Center in the South Shore neighborhood boasts grandiose ballrooms, AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY Bronzeville , Chicago’s historic Black Metropolis, features public art installations, galleries, and historic landmarks around every corner. The Monument to the Great Northern Migration pays tribute to the many African Americans who traveled to Chicago from the South in search of greater freedom and opportunity. The Victory Monument honors Black WWI vets. The Bronzeville Walk of Fame features more than 90 bronze markers embedded in the sidewalks from 25th to 35th streets, highlighting ABEL ARCINIEGA The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center 15
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