The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center

The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center is the first and oldest independent Black History Museum in the country.
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It was established in Chicago to celebrate, preserve, amplify the historical experiences and achievements of African Americans. The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center acknowledges the Chicago Park District's generous support of the museum.

05/21/2026

Dr. Delmont will be joining us to talk about African American Soldiers of WWII

05/20/2026

Dr. Charles Balesi is joining us in-person and on FB Live to discuss his book Black Warriors in White Armies

05/19/2026

A conversation with. Col. (Ret.) Dr. Johnson.

The DuSable is proud to celebrate Haitian Heritage Month & Haitian Flag Day with a look back at the consequential contri...
05/18/2026

The DuSable is proud to celebrate Haitian Heritage Month & Haitian Flag Day with a look back at the consequential contributions of Haitian Americans to the city of Chicago, and especially showing love to our very namesake: Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable. 🇭🇹✊🏾 Frankly, there would be no Chicago without him, and to this day the vibrant Haitian community in our city is emblematic of Black pride, resilience and triumph.

We encourage you to learn more and celebrate with the Haitian American Museum of Chicago . Be sure to stop by and continue exploring more about this rich and impactful history.

OKAY SO BOOM! đź’Ą No filler, no scripts... just real stories from real people. is taking over once again on Thursday, Ma...
05/11/2026

OKAY SO BOOM! 💥 No filler, no scripts... just real stories from real people. is taking over once again on Thursday, May 21st! We’re bringing that raw, unfiltered energy back to the stage!!
Hosted by the one and only 🎧 Sounds & vibes curated by
THE RUN DOWN:
đź“… Thursday, 5.21
đź“Ť 740 E 56th Pl, Chicago
🚪 Doors & Bar Open: 6:00 PM (Come early, grab a drink, and hit the exhibition!)
🗣️ Stories Start: 7:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $10 (Link in bio!)
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Introducing The Black Imagination Abroad — a new artist salon series presented as part of the ongoing public programming...
05/11/2026

Introducing The Black Imagination Abroad — a new artist salon series presented as part of the ongoing public programming for the exhibition Paris in Black: Internationalism and the Black Renaissance at The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center.

Hosted by Danny Dunson, Director of Curatorial Affairs and Arts Education, the series invites contemporary artists into conversation around Black internationalism, artistic practice, image-making, cultural exchange, and the evolving creative landscapes of the African diaspora.

We are proud to launch the inaugural salon with Chicago artist and creative director Austyn Wyche , whose recent photographic work created in Paris offers a compelling contemporary meditation on Black presence abroad.

The evening will feature:
▪️ Artist presentation
▪️ Moderated conversation
▪️ Audience Q&A
▪️ Reception & networking

Friday, June 5, 2026
7:00–10:00 PM
Doors open at 6:30 PM

The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
740 E. 56th Place
Chicago, IL

RSVP now via the link in bio.

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Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms and mom figures who have supported, inspired and encouraged us through everything. ❤️...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms and mom figures who have supported, inspired and encouraged us through everything. ❤️

The DuSable Musuem proudly celebrates some of the iconic Black mothers that have not only left their indelible mark on the world of art – but also inspired their own children to do the same. 🙌🏾

05/06/2026

🥰🥰 shout out the very awesome for showing us so much love ❤️.

Have you been to see Paris in Black yet? Be like Syndey and come pay us a visit 🙏🏿💯.

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The first Monday in May marks the Met Gala—this year themed “Costume Art” with the dress code “Fashion is Art.” 🖼️ The D...
05/06/2026

The first Monday in May marks the Met Gala—this year themed “Costume Art” with the dress code “Fashion is Art.” 🖼️

The DuSable Museum begins a series exploring Black art and fashion as embodied practice. Lorraine O’Grady’s Art Is… (1983) framed Black life as art, while Mississippi-born designer Patrick Kelly—whose career flourished in Paris—extended that language through fashion. Tracee Ellis Ross later carried the frame onto the Met carpet as adornment and assertion.

This lineage continues in Lupita Nyong’o’s 2019 Met Gala look, where gold “power to the people” hair picks formed a sculptural crown—echoing Lauren Kelley’s Picken (1999).

Black art moves beyond the canvas—into the body, into fashion, and into view. 🤎

04/30/2026

Happy International Jazz Day! Chicago history with this unapologetically Black & transformative style of music goes right back to the beginning of the genre – cultivated through generations of migration, exploration & culture 🎷

Close out Jazz Appreciation Month with a deep dive into the Windy City’s role in shepherding some of the greats – and learn more about the international Black Renaissance of the early 20th century at our Paris in Black exhibit, live at the DuSable now!

Get your tickets on our website at the link in bio!

Chicago is taking the global stage. 🌍🎷As the official host city for the 15th Anniversary of UNESCO’s International Jazz ...
04/28/2026

Chicago is taking the global stage. 🌍🎷
As the official host city for the 15th Anniversary of UNESCO’s International Jazz Day, we’re honored that The DuSable is one of the spaces bringing this celebration to life.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 28, as we kick off International Jazz Day Week, we open our doors for an evening of live jazz at The DuSable.
Step inside Paris in Black, where sound, history, and movement come together.
We are excited to welcome the Chicago Jazz Institute’s Youth Orchestra, Jazz Links a powerful reflection of legacy in motion and the next generation shaping the future of this global sound.
This is more than a night of music.
It’s Chicago in conversation with the world.
A reminder that jazz transcends borders, languages, and time.
đź—“ Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 28
⏰ 5:30–8:00 PM
đź“Ť The DuSable Black History Museum & Education Center
740 E. 56th Place, Chicago
International Jazz Day events are happening all week across the city, start here with us.
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740 E 56th Place
Chicago, IL
60637

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Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

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(773) 947-0600

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