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    BrooksDay 2025

    • National Public Housing Museum, 919 S. Ada Street, Chicago, Il 60607

    • Free
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    Living Legacy: Tradition Meets Tomorrow

    Join Brooks Permissions and the Guild Literary Complex as we honor the incredible legacy of Gwendolyn Brooks and the generations of Black female poets who continue her powerful tradition.

    The Living Legacy list shines a spotlight on the phenomenal women who are carrying forward Gwendolyn Brooks’ commitment to culture, community, and the craft of poetry. This event is not just about celebrating the past—it’s about recognizing the poets shaping the future of Black literary art.

    Don’t miss out on this beautiful intersection of legacy and tomorrow’s voices. We hope to see you there!

    This partner event is free to the public.

    Upcoming events

    Installation view of resource room with books on a rail shelf, seating, and a digital screen

    Reading Room Office Hours with Brad Hunt: The Robert Taylor Homes

    Drop by for a conversation about the Robert Taylor Homes with Ron Carter, a former resident and community organizer.

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    Still from the film We Grown Now, three kids walking through the grounds of a housing complex

    Project Cinema: Films for Cabrini-Green

    Join us for a free film screening of We Grown Now and other short documentaries about the Cabrini-Green Homes.

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    Groundwaves Generations hosted by MURS

    An all-ages afternoon of hip-hop, community building, and collaboration, hosted by rap icon and innovator MURS

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