Founded in 1961, the DuSable is one of the first African-American museums in the country. The museum follows African-American history from its beginning on the shores of Africa to a celebration of African-American achievements including Bessie Coleman, the nations first black female aviator; World War II Tuskegee airmen; Major Robert Lawrence, the nations first black astronaut; and Harold Washington, chicagos first black mayor. The museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation, interpretation, and dissemination of the history and culture of Africans and Americans of African descent. Weaving themes of art, history, and diversity, it also tells us Whats American about Americans? and What Shall I Tell My Children who are Black? Enjoy the DuSables treasures and think on the distorted images we have been given, ultimately learning why the children shall lead us.
“Domestic Politics and International Relations” Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Professors John Mearsheimer of the University of chicago and Steve Walt of Harvard University for a discussion of how domestic politics influences the making of US policy on the Middle East.
“Leadership in Higher Education” Hanna Holborn Gray President of the University of Chicago, 1978-1993 Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Hanna Holborn Gray, former President of the University of chicago, for a discussion of leadership. She reflects on the influence of her parents, her historical studies, the challenge of being the first woman president of a major American university, the values that guided her, the changing identity and mission of universities as they seek to insure equality and excellence, the problem of financing universities without threatening the integrity of research and teaching, and the impact of globalization. Finally, she offers suggestions to students on education and preparation for the future. globetrotter.berkeley.edu globetrotter.berkeley.edu conversationswithhistory.typepad.com www.thenewpress.com
malcolmxfiles.blogspot.com Malcolm X appears on a television show in chicago called “City Desk” on March 17, 1963. “My father didn’t know his last name. My father got his last name from his grandfather and his grandfather got it from his grandfather who got it from the slavemaster. The real names of our people were destroyed during slavery. The last name of my forefathers was taken from them when they were brought to America and made slaves, and then the name of the slavemaster was given, which we refuse, we reject that name today and refuse it. I never acknowledge it whatsoever.” malcolmxfiles.blogspot.com