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Humboldt Park Riots: Chicago Puerto Ricans Stand Up Against Violence
On June 12th, 1966, 20-year-old Aracelis Cruz was shot by police on the corner of Damen and Division in the wake of celebrations following the city’s first Puerto Rican Day parade. The shooting was the catalyst for a series of riots over the next two days that destroyed thriving businesses, injured 16 and led to various reforms and community organization.
Legendary | Chicago's Martin Luther King Jr. Drive: A Culturally Historical Road
The South Side Chicago street aka ‘O Block’ is one of hundreds nationwide that is named for the slain Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. After King's assassination in 1968, Chicago became the first city to rename a street for King. Cities such as Atlanta and Chicago and even other cities in Tennessee had already honored king with a street‐name changes despite strong opposition.
A Quick History of Chicago
Despite a fire in 1871 that destroyed the Central Business District, Chicago grew exponentially, becoming the nation's rail center and the dominant Midwestern center for manufacturing, commerce, finance, higher education, religion, broadcasting, sports, jazz, and high culture. Today, Chicago has become a global city, a thriving center of international trade and commerce, and a place where people of every nationality and background come to pursue the American dream.
History of Dibs: Is it a Chicago Thing?
“Dibs” is a controversial practice popular in Chicago in which Chicagoans shovel their own snow and use anything they can get their hands on to reserve parking spaces. Dibs is not legal in Chicago, but has been tolerated — and even promoted — by Chicago citizens and politicians for at least 50 years. So when did it begin? And why?
Chicago: Built by Immigrants
Thanks to the hard work of many immigrants, Chicago earned the title of "City of the Year" in 2008 from GQ for contributions in architecture and literature. Immigrants choosing to set roots in Chicago have the best opportunities available to them compared to any other city in the country, according to a report released recently by The New American Economy's 2019 Cities Index.
Cool Things to Know About Chicago's Arts & Tourism Culture
Chicago is internationally celebrated for its museums and galleries, restaurants and food culture, theater district and live blues scene. And there’s so much more creativity and culture to discover about arts and artisans of Illinois, from immigrant artists’ studios to small town museums. With a vibrant creative arts scene, Chicago has a rich variety of cultural experiences for art lovers.
Senior Citizen Day: How Various Countries View and Honor their Elders
How cultures view and treat their elderly is closely linked to their most prized values and traits. Different views of culture and aging greatly affect seniors in society. The International Day of Older Persons is an opportunity to highlight the important contributions that older people have made in our world.