Profiles in Excellence Untold Stories: Celebrating Local African American History and Legacy

Sun Feb 02 2025 at 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm UTC-06:00

Greenbelt Cultural Center | North Chicago

Lake County Forest Preserves
Publisher/HostLake County Forest Preserves
Profiles in Excellence Untold Stories: Celebrating Local African American History and Legacy
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📆: February 2, 3–5 pm
🔎: LCFPD.org/calendar/42nd-profiles-in-excellence-/20250202
💲: FREE
👥: All ages.
Join us for the 42nd annual Profiles in Excellence event for inspiring presentations and performances in honor of Black History Month.
This year’s event will shine a light on the untold stories of Lake County’s first African American citizens, exploring the importance of tracing roots and preserving legacies. Our guest speaker, author James Ciccone, brings history to life through his work in historical fiction, featuring Black characters whose challenges are often overlooked.
Email [email protected] with questions, concerns or to inquire about accommodations.
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Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Rd.,North Chicago, Illinois, United States

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