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Books & Publications

Publications that focus on historical, biographical, and community-centered storytelling, highlighting unsung figures and collective efforts in social movements.

Lifting As They Climbed

Mapping a History of Trailblazing Black Women in Chicago

Lifting As They Climbed takes readers on a journey through the sites and landmarks in Chicago that illuminate the stories of Black women trailblazers —activists, artists, community leaders, and more— who transformed the city and nation.

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Lifting As They Climbed

Mapping a History of Black Women on the south Side of Chicago

Lifting As They Climbed takes readers on a journey through the sites and landmarks in Chicago that illuminate the stories of Black women trailblazers —activists, artists, community leaders, and more— who transformed the city and nation.

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