black history month

How many of you are familiar with America's first black sports superstar, Major Taylor? He was one of the biggest stars in bicycle racing in the early 1900s. Today there are clubs and organizations in a number of cities that honor his memory. Here in Chicago, we have a Major Taylor bike club and a trail named after him. If you haven't yet checked out the trail (partially on streets), go for a bike ride. Look for the mural on a building at 111th St.

Friday night in Pullman

PULLMAN CIVIC ORGANIZATION PRESENTS
BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS - FEBRUARY, 2008

Friday, 2/29, 7pm - Greenstone Church (Pullman United Methodist)
11201 S. St. Lawrence Ave.

HISTORICAL GOSPEL CONCERT - Notable gospel performers and local talent performing a historical trip using medium of Gospel music; Pre-Civil War thru modern days

No admission fees charged; Free-will offerings accepted

In cooperation with the following entities: Pullman Civic Organization; Historic Pullman Foundation; State of Illinois, Pullman Historic Site; Bronzeville/Chicago Black History Society; Pullman United Methodist/Greenstone Church, Rev. Jerrode Keys, pastor.

theater thoughts for black history month

If you'd like to check out a play, here are a few thoughts from the Trib. Here's a good one at the movies....

this Friday in Pullman

PULLMAN CIVIC ORGANIZATION PRESENTS
BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS - FEBRUARY, 2008

Friday, 2/1, 7pm - Historic Pullman Visitor Center; 112th &
Cottage Grove Ave.

10,000 MEN NAMED GEORGE: Story of the Pullman Porters
- Film, discussion with Sam Greenlee, refreshments