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McGaw YMCA offering free learn-to-swim lessons for children ages 3 to 10 in October
The McGaw YMCA in Evanston is offering a free, five-day learn-to-swim program for children ages 3 to 10. It will run Monday, Oct. 26, through Friday, Oct. 30. This program is designed specifically for beginner swimmers and for families who may not otherwise have access to swim…
Evanston, Ill.’s Black history archive takes on a new fight over reparations
The Shorefront Legacy Center, a small archive in a church basement in Evanston, Ill., collects papers and objects that tell the history of the city's Black community.
Lula B. Sherman Church celebrates Hispanic heritage with Costa Rican Consulate
“God speaks with an accent” was the main topic of Sunday’s sermon at Evanston’s Lula B. Sherman United Methodist Church. “In Costa Rica, a law on the books in 1934 forbade Black workers from crossing the Pacific side of their own country, and as recently as 2005, the government…
New Thrive65 group encourages parents to help inform District 65 budget cuts
At the first meeting of Thrive65, a recently formed community group focused on supporting the future of Evanston/Skokie School District 65, organizers encouraged parents in attendance to consider their must-haves for the district, warning that harsh cuts to address the district’s…
Eleanor Revelle celebrates 40 years of leadership with street naming ceremony
Eleanor Revelle, who served on the Evanston City Council for nine years, looks at her honorary street sign at an unveiling on Sheridan Road just as it turns straight west north of the Northwestern University campus. Revelle dedicated more than 40 years of her life to leadership,…
How Shorefront Legacy Center saves Black history from a church basement in Evanston
The Shorefront Legacy Center, a small archive in a church basement in Evanston, Ill., collects papers and objects that tell the history of the city's Black community.
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Published September 19How Shorefront Legacy Center saves Black history from a church basement in Evanston
The Shorefront Legacy Center, a small archive in a church basement in Evanston, Ill., collects papers and objects that tell the history of the city's Black community.
WVIA Public Media
Published September 19How Shorefront Legacy Center preserves Black history from a church basement in Evanston
The Shorefront Legacy Center, a small archive in a church basement in Evanston, Ill., collects papers and objects that tell the history of the city's Black community.
Evanston Community Foundation founder Segall to be honored with inaugural award on Sept. 29
The Evanston Community Foundation (ECF) will celebrate Ralph Segall with the new annual Ralph Segall Evanston Forever Award for his 40 years of service to the foundation as founder, board member and investment council chair. The award will be presented to him at the upcoming 40th…
Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off at Fleetwood-Jourdain Center
A multi-generational crowd celebrated the start of Hispanic Heritage Month on Tuesday night at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. The free event featured music, dancing, crafts like piñatas and the beloved tradition of breaking a large piñata filled with sweet treats. Every…
Joe ‘Butch’ Martin Fund honors Gilo Kwesi Logan, Lee Austin, NAACP Evanston Youth Council
The Joe "Butch" Martin Fund honored Gilo Kwesi Logan and Lee Austin with the 2026 Real M.M.E.N. awards and granted $3,000 to the NAACP Evanston Youth Council during a ceremony at Evanston Township High School. Joe ‘Butch’ Martin Fund honors Gilo Kwesi Logan, Lee Austin, NAACP…
Community members unite for summer send-off at Evanston en Blanc
Draped in crisp white linen, long communal tables in Fountain Square heralded the return of Evanston en Blanc on Saturday. Hosted by Black Women of Evanston, the annual September event welcomes all community members to bid farewell to summer in style. Now in its fourth year,…