Chicago Race Riots
Pulitzer Prize winner Carl Sandberg likened the 1919 riot in Chicago to “the jungle.” It was a swarming mass of violence and outrage that was sparked by one teenager unknowingly crossing an unmarked line that divided white Chicago from black Chicago on July, 27, 1919.
The Historical Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field was originally built for the short-lived Federal League franchise known as the ... more
Althea Gibson's 1957 Wimbledon Win
Althea Gibson became the first African-American tennis player to win Wimbledon in 1957. Her strength ... more
