History of Black Women on Chicago’s South Side Self-Guided Tour

Self-Guided * 3 Hours * Outdoors

 
This self-guided tour explores the hidden gems of Chicago’s south side and the history of the African-American women who lived, worked, and shape their community.
 
The tour is described in the guide book “Lifting As They Climbed: Mapping a History Black Women on Chicago’s South Side” written by Mariame Kaba and Essence McDowell. It follows 33 locations and 10 additional places of interest to explore the neighborhood.