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Chicago History: Tragedy and Triumph

May 12th talk that starts with the 1915 Eastland Disaster and then examines the early 1900s migration of blacks from the South to Chicago.

Tuesday, May 12, 10 to 11 am
The Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington, IL
$20 per person
RSVP to Amy at 847-304-1996

Learn what drove blacks from the South and what drew them to Chicago in a migration that permanently changed the

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