Black History Month Celebration: Rooted in Resilience

Our 2026 Black History Month Celebration: Rooted in Resilience event ushers in our 5th year of Ch(ART)wells: The Connection Between Food, Art, & Culture!

Join us at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts on February 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM (CST) for a night filled with culture, history, and community. Let's come together to honor and celebrate Black History Month with a screening that features two Southside staples, as they share their stories of community impact, growth, and resilience.

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Info: Enjoy performances by UChicago Students

Info: Watch how two Southside Chicago business owners have fought against the odds to nourish their community's bodies and souls.

Info: Savor dishes from our inaugural panel member, food justice activist, author, and James Beard award winner, Bryant Terry's cookbook, Black Food: Stories, Art, and Recipes from Across the African Diaspora. Black-owned beer and wine brands along with mocktails will accompany menu selections.

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