The Prairie Landscape

Harold Washington: Exploring a Legacy


Event Details

When
Saturday
04/12/2008
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Organization
Light Opera Works

Where
Harold Washington Public Library,
Pritzker Auditorium,
400 S State St,
Chicago, Illinois 60605-1203

County
Cook

Wheelchair Accessible?
Yes

Fee
Free and open to the public.

This symposium serves as a reminder of Harold Washington's role in the history of Chicago as the city's first African American mayor and helps recall his life and contributions. The symposium will be moderated by CBS2 reporter Derrick Blakely. The keynote speaker is award-winning New York Times columnist Gary Rivlin, author of the acclaimed book Fire on the Prairie. The program will also feature panel discussions and audience participation. This symposium is funded in part by The Boeing Company.

No reservations required. For more information, contact Mary Gerace, 312-409-4802 or visit www.hwcy.org.



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