Black History Celebration

BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION

JOIN US:

  • FEB. 23rd, 2025 12:30 – 2 PM
  • THIS EVENT IS FREE
  • 1230 W. Greenleaf in the Fieldhouse
  • Did you know that Loyola Park has hosted a Black History Celebration for 25 years?
  • Let’s celebrate and acknowledge the historic achievements of Black Americans and highlight their undeniable impact on American history!

We are also remembering the historic and legendary Pollard family of Rogers Park. The Pollards were one of the first and most famous black families in Rogers Park history! Courtesy of Rogers Park Historical Society. Take a journey back in time to learn about this fascinating family.

THEME: YOUTH AND TEEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Featuring a pop-up art gallery! Every year, we welcome students of Acero Cruz, Gale Community Academy, Joyce Kilmer, New Field, Chicago Math & Science Academy, Senn High School, Sullivan High School, and others to participate by creating art around a theme.

This February 2025 our THEME is: Youth and Teen Entrepreneurship

Let’s celebrate together!

If you missed last year’s online celebration, you can watch it here:

PREVIOUS EVENTS & ARTWORK

FIELDHOUSE HOURS

  • Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • Monday- Friday: 9:00am – 9:30pm

Park Hours

  • Monday – Sunday
  • 6:00am – 11:00pm

Photo Credits

  • Clay Briggs, Laura Lothschutz, Nancy McKee,
  • Barbara Mears, Marina Paul and Louis Perlia

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Fieldhouse: 1230 W. Greenleaf Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60626
Located in the East Rogers Park Community

  • 1230 W. Greenleaf Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60626