TV/Music
First Black woman to host a weekday talk show on national television that was filmed in Chicago and first African American woman to own a major TV and film production studio. She was the first black multi-billionaire and the greatest black philanthropist in American history.
Oprah
Founded by George T. Donoghue, this is the largest African American parade in the United States. Since 1929, this annual parade is also known among residents as the back to school parade.
I founded Provident Hospital, the first Black owned and operated hospital in the United States. I performed the first pericardium surgery to repair a wound in the United States.
Dr. Daniel Hale Williams
There is an ongoing rivalry between these two restaurants that are predominantly found on either the South Side or the West Side of Chicago.
Harold's Chicken Shack & Uncle Remus
4831 S. Vincennes was the home of this Guggenheim Fellow who is the most notable writer of Chicago's Black Renaissance literary movement. Some of his works include Black Boy and Native Son.
Richard Wright
Born in Harvey, Illinois she was the first black Cinderella on Broadway. She is an actress who played in movies like Akeelah and the Bee and Joyful Noise. She is now a television talk show host.
KeKe Palmer
In 1968, following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., violence and chaos ensued in Chicago's streets for more than 48 hours resulting in 11 citizens dead, 48 wounded by police gunfire, 90 policemen injured, and 2,150 people arrested.
The Chicago Race Riots
I am a Black pioneer who founded the settlement Eschecagou.
Jean Baptiste Point DuSable
Gus and Mary Rickette migrated from Mississippi and partnered with a friend to establish G & G Chicken Shack before creating Royal Chicken. The purchase of a new sign prompted the name change of this fast food restaurant.
Uncle Remus
A company that was located in Chicago, IL. which published the iconic magazines “Jet”, “Ebony”, and Ebony Jr.
Johnson Publishing Company
Hip Hop dancer, rapper, and choreographer from Chicago. Collaborated with Lil Kemo to make a well known dance that is known around the country. (Name stands for Determined, Loyal, Optimistic, and Willing to Learn.)
DLOW
This Negro Baseball League won every championship, with the exception of one year, from 1911-1922.
The Chicago American Giants
I created a low-cost private school in Garfield Park for low income Black children who were mislabeled as learning disabled.
Marva Collins
The Fried Chicken King was developed by a Chicago entrepreneur in 1950. Legend has it that when the Pierce family had the local preacher over for dinner and the preacher at the last peace of chicken, one of the Pierce children vowed to never be without chicken again.
Harold's Chicken Shack
This museum is the first African American Museum in the United States.
DuSable Museum of African American History
I was born in Chicago. I am involved in social activism in the Chicago community. I gave millions of dollars to help better Chicago Public Schools.
Chance the Rapper
I won 6 championships with the Chicago Bulls. I am one of the greatest basketball players of all time. I am part owner of the Charolette Hornets. I was known for my leaping ability and slam dunks. I have shoes named after me. I became the first billionaire player in NBA history. People have named this year after me.
Michael Jordan
I am the first Black mayor of Chicago.
Harold Washington
Eric Williams and Cecilia Cuff created an elevated wine experience in this Chicago winery.
Bronzeville Winery
This is the first Black labor history museum in the United States.
National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum
This rapper, actor, writer, philanthropist, and activist was born in Chicago. This person song won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2015. This person had an acting role in The Chi.
Common
I attended Simeon Career Academy in Chicago, IL. I was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 2008.
Derrick Rose
I attended The University of Chicago, studied anthropology, and developed my own style of dance.
Katherine Dunham
Erick Williams, owner and chef, created a Southern American restaurant that leads with a culture of hospitality and kindness. Based its name, Williams surely has a lot of patience.
Virtue
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered a sermon entitled "Why Jesus Called Man a Fool" at this church.
Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church