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    My Granny with her best friend and cousin, my Aunt Ernestine sitting on the front porch of 511 E Browning - The Ida. B. Wells E.X.T.s

    Hey Love, Got Some Sugar?

    Reflections on Ms. Beauty Turner’s legacy and community impact in public housing through meditations shared by the National Public Housing Museum.

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    On the Lawn Concert in Millennium Park Recap

    A recap of On the Lawn 2023, a vibrant community event filled with music, stories, and shared public housing experiences.

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    CREATING MOVEMENTS TO CHALLENGE SEGREGATION: An Evening with Richard and Leah Rothstein at the CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER

    Richard and Leah Rothstein “Just Action” Book Launch Event Recap

    Highlights of the “Just Action” book launch with Richard & Leah Rothstein, focusing on public housing reform and justice.

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    Play Ball: The Legacy of Sports in Public Housing

    From baseball to boxing to basketball, sports have a long history in public housing. Like kids from anywhere, kids growing up in public housing made fun however they could. The excitement of being a part of a team cultivates a sense of community. Public housing sports leagues have provided a sense of safety and comfort in their spaces. Learn more!

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    Wallpaper rendering by Marisa Morán Jahn.

    Edgar Miller’s Animal Court Reimagined by Artist As Instigator Marisa Morán Jahn

    Marisa Morán Jahn, the National Public Housing Museum’s Artist as Instigator, is creating a multi-hued wall covering for the new building that draws inspiration from historic imagery of public housing playgrounds.

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    A Floor Plan for the Heart: The Beauty Turner Academy 2023 Mixtape

    Performances and exhibitions celebrating public housing culture and creativity at the 2023 Beauty Turner Academy Showcase.

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