The recently renamed DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center held a block party Sunday afternoon full of musical performances, lively conversations and good food. Chicagoan Chance the Rapper, who was slated to perform at night, co-sponsored the event.
Canita M. jumps double dutch during Juneteenth celebrations on June 19, 2022, at the newly renamed DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center in Chicago.
Murals are on display during Juneteenth celebrations on June 19, 2022, at the newly renamed DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center in Chicago. On Sunday, the block party was full of musical performances, lively conversations and good food. Chance the Rapper, born and raised in Chicago and slated to perform at night, co-sponsored the event.People take photos with Chance the Rapper during Juneteenth celebrations on June 19, 2022, at the newly renamed DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center in Chicago.
Tiffany Richardson, 39, said seeing so many people and groups showed how the day went beyond African American history. A few block party participants wore head wraps with vibrant patterns and matching earrings, which they had bought from Webb, the business owner who makes jewelry and described herself
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