Profiles in Excellence: Origin Stories

Sun Feb 01 2026 at 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm UTC-06:00

Greenbelt Cultural Center in North Chicago | North Chicago

Lake County Forest Preserves
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Profiles in Excellence: Origin Stories
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📆: February 1, 3–5 pm
🔎: LCFPD.org/profiles
💲: FREE
👥: All ages.
Join us for the 43rd annual Profiles in Excellence event for inspiring presentations and performances in honor of Black History Month.
This year’s theme, Origin Stories, will feature a performance and lecture from playwright, Ted Williams III. Hear from the creator and additional cast members from the musical "1619: The Journey of a People" for an artistic and academic exploration of America's past, present, and future.
Email [email protected] with questions, concerns or to inquire about accommodations.
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🎵 Want to see the musical before the Profiles in Excellence event? The College of Lake County is presenting "1619: The Journey of a People" on January 23 at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts. Get a ticket: jlcenter.clcillinois.edu/1619?utm_source=lcfp&utm_medium=site&utm_campaign=1619&utm_id=1619
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