Hey Love, Got Some Sugar?
This month, the National Public Housing Museum is celebrating the birthday of Ms. Beauty Turner, along with Black History Month, and Valentine’s Day. I’m drafting this a few days after…
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On the Lawn Concert in Millennium Park Recap
After months of careful planning, our much-anticipated free concert extravaganza on August 25th in the heart of downtown Chicago was a resounding success…
Richard and Leah Rothstein “Just Action” Book Launch Event Recap
We hosted a conversation and book signing on June 1, 2023 featuring Richard Rothstein, distinguished New York Times bestselling author…
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!
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.
