Summertime Chi in July: Burger Fest, Wealth Summit, and More
Happy Birthday Ida B. Wells-Barnett! Ida B. was born on July 16, 1982 in Holly Springs, Mississippi.
Hey Chicago Southsiders,
July 16th marked the birthday of Bronzeville trailblazer Ida B. Wells-Barnett, one of the boldest truth-tellers our country has ever known. She spent her final years right here on the South Side.
In 1919, Ida bought a home in Bronzeville with her husband, Ferdinand Barnett—one of Chicago’s first Black assistant state’s attorneys and publisher of The Conservator. Read more about historic homes on the South Side here.
Together, they raised a family and led a movement. From that very house, they fought for civil rights, women’s suffrage, and justice in the face of deep resistance.
Her impact is still felt today, including through Ida B. Wells Drive, the first Chicago street named in honor of a Black woman. Read more here.
Next week, we’ll be honoring the birthday of a Chicagoan whose tragic death became a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement. His childhood home still stands right here in Woodlawn. Stay tuned.
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Until next time!
Talk soon,
Charlene Rhinehart
“South Side and proud of it”
Publisher, Chicago Southsider
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July Event Guide
Our July Event Guide is live, and it’s packed with ways to celebrate, connect, and explore all month long!
Check out a few events coming up:
Tacos Y Tamales Festival
Roscoe Village Burger Fest
Love and Basketball Millennium Park Summer Film - 25th Anniversary
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Summer on the South Side
Your July Guide to Local Fun & Festivals: From parades to historic festivals, check out what’s going on around Chicago this weekend!
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