Fulfilling the Dream: The Chicago Freedom Movement, Fortieth Anniversary 1966-2006
| Project Team |
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| K. Williams, CURL |
| Sharma, CURL |
| Chris Manning, History Faculty |
| E. Kulpa, Undergraduate Fellow |
| J. Sherman, Undergraduate Fellow |
| R. Guttierez, Undergraduate Fellow |
| Chaps, Undergraduate Fellow |
| T. Johnston, Undergraduate Fellow |
| Chicago Historical Society |
| Illinois Humanities Council |
| Du Sable Museum |
| Chicago Public Library |
| Newberry Library |
| City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs |
| Steering Committee: Bernard LaFayette, Director, Center for Study of Peace and Non-Violence, University of Rhode Island; Pam Smith, PSmith Consulting; Mary Lou Finley, Antioch College Seattle; Anthony Henry, Church of the Advocate, Philadelphia; David Jehnsen, Institute for Human Rights and Responsibilities; James Ralph, Middlebury College |
| More than 20 additional planning committee members from around the U.S. have been actively involved on this project. |
Overview:
CURL is serving as a partner and fiscal agent for a coalition of organizations and a network of past/present human rights leaders, in documenting the history of the Chicago freedom movement which evolved out of Martin Luther King’s open housing marches in Chicago in the 1960s. Particularly focused on the work of the Coordinating Council of Community Organizations (CCCO), the project will also focus on impact of the movement on current life in Chicago as well as potential new human rights initiatives.
Outcome:
Conference held in 2006, related research reports, development of new partnerships and initiatives (e.g. citywide youth coalition; history curriculum) throughout the Chicago area. Also developed CFM40.org website.