Welcome February! After a long, cold January in Chicago, I’m excited to be one moth closer to summer.
This month’s calendar heads to Bronzeville, the historic capital of African American culture in Chicago nicknamed the “Black Metropolis.” Local artists and students created the Bronzeville Renaissance mural in 2020.
The 120-foot-long artwork highlights historic Bronzeville residents like da B. Wells and Mayor Harold Washington. It also depicts present-day events and considers the future. Fittingly, the mural is located just steps away from the South Side Community Art Center, the first Black art museum in the United States.
How will you honor Black History Month?
Jessica Mlinaric founded Urban Explorer in 2010 to inspire curious travelers by highlighting history, culture, and hidden gems in Chicago and beyond. She is the author of ‘Secret Chicago’ and ‘Chicago Scavenger.’ Jessica has visited 20+ countries and 30+ U.S. states. She has more than 16 years of experience as a marketing strategist and works as a freelance writer and photographer.
