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Where to Learn About Chicago's Black History
It’s never too late to learn a thing or two about Chicago’s vibrant historical network of Black art, music, activism, and community—and we found just the person to help us get that done.
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Clarence Goodman grew up on the South Side and now works as a tour guide for ToursByLocals, where Chicago’s Black History Tour ranks high among his 30 curated offerings.
Goodman sees his work as a way to spread his love for the city, and he’s proud of his place within it.
“As an African American I have always taken great, great pride in African American History,” he explains. “There's nothing like growing up on the South Side of Chicago, because you're automatically exposed to history without even knowing it.
In many ways, Chicago's existence and growth mirrors the growth of the African American experience.”
Before emancipation, Chicago was famously a pivotal stop-off on the Underground Railroad.
The city then transformed into an attractive safe haven for hundreds of thousands of Black families escaping the racism and violence of th
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