Other Local Resources About Black History

We encourage you to check out the following videos from the Library of past programs and exhibits that cover a range of topics on Black History.

• African American Heroes & Sheroes: Tuesday, February 21st, at 7:00 PM - Virtual Only:
  Starting with her own family, riveting storyteller Linda Gorham shares stories of African American men and women who broke color barriers to accomplish much – often despite difficult circumstances. She will incorporate music, photographs personal narratives, quotes and historical facts to commemorate their achievements. Sponsored by City of Wheaton Community Relations Commission, Wheaton Public Library and League of Women Voters of Wheaton. Register here.
• “A Man Called Horse: John Horse and the Black Seminole Underground Railroad”: Wheaton author Glennette Tilley Turner and fellow author, LaVonne Brown Ruoff, discuss Turner's new book, A Man Called Horse, which covers the daring account of Black Seminole warrior, chief, and diplomat John Horse and the route he forged on the Underground Railroad to gain freedom for his people.
• The First Civil Rights March in Wheaton: A panel discussion on the first civil rights march for fair housing in Wheaton in 1966 with residents who participated in this historic event, including Ray Odom, Bernie Kleina, and Claude Audley Jr. Historic overview provided by Zach Bishop, DuPage County Historical Museum.
• The Color of Law & Reversing Segregation with Richard Rothstein: Author and researcher Richard Rothstein presents the policies that led to racial segregation in American communities, and what can be done to reverse these practices and work towards racial equity.
• Glennette Tilley Turner - Author Retrospective: A retrospective of her children's books. She will discuss the importance of documentation and expose young readers to the role of African-American history in the context of American history.