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Dedication of the Chicago Ida B. Wells Memorial Monument
June 30, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Join the Ida B. Wells Commemorative Art Committee as they unveil and dedicate the “Light of Truth: Ida B. Wells National Monument” by renowned Artist, Richard Hunt.
The pre-program will begin promptly at 9:00 AM at the Oakwood Center located at 3825 S. Vincennes. After a short program including tributes from local elected officials our guests are invited to take the short walk (less than 2 blocks) to the sculpture site at 37th & Langley Blvd. for the official unveiling and dedication ceremony, scheduled to begin at 9:30 AM.
This event will be live-streamed and taped for future publication. Seating at the sculpture site will be very limited. Please let us know if you require ADA accommodations and we will do our best to provide.
The Oakwood Center
3825 S. Vincennes
Bronzeville
Chicago, IL