Chicago is known as a city of neighborhoods; each space having its own culture, history, heritage, and significance. For many African-Americans in Chicago, some of these neighborhoods represent more than a public space; they represent the intersection of history and the excitement of the future. Bronzeville, one of the locations many African-Americans came to settled during The Great Migration, is steeped in history and historical significance. Recent changes in the neighborhood are causing some to question how the rich history of the neighborhood will be impacted – for better or for worse.
reClaiming Bronzeville™ is a space to catalog and share the powerful stories about the neighborhood and an attempt to rewrite the narrative about and reclaim the history of Bronzeville. We are reClaiming the history, legacy, and vibrance of Bronzeville…one story at a time.
Documentary
reClaiming Bronzeville: A Documentary™ tells the story of Bronzeville’s evolution through the lens of residents – past and present – who have experienced, firsthand, the changes within their community. They share their stories as a way to rewrite the narrative and reclaim the history of Bronzeville. If you’re interested in sharing your story, please connect with us. Coming Summer 2024.
Podcast
Hear the history and story of Bronzeville through the voices of its residents. The reClaiming Bronzeville Podcast™. Take a listen. Coming December 7, 2023
Do you have a story or memory you want to share about your time in Bronzeville? Connect with us.
Apparel
Wear history. Our apparel line is designed to start a conversation. Each piece pays tribute to a part of Bronzeville’s history.
Photography
A picture is worth a thousand words. The reClaiming Bronzeville Photoproject™ captures the imagery of Bronzeville for future generations. Do you have a suggestion for a place or space that needs to be documented? Let us know.