Policy: Running Numbers A Family Business. Encore Performance

With big singing and big dancing, it unfolds in lively venues like bars, churches, and clubs, capturing the era's spirit and resilience.

The narrative highlights the connections among political leaders, educators, entertainers, and business figures as they navigate systemic oppression. The running numbers policy emerges as an economic lifeline, empowering the community to create businesses and jobs, leading to significant advancements in various fields. Through dynamic performances and rich storytelling, the play celebrates the ingenuity and cultural contributions of the Black community during this transformative period.

Host or Publisher Harold Washington Cultural Center