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Legacy Art Exhibit
Carter G. Woodson Regional Library - 9525 S. Halsted St.

Opening Ceremony - In the Spirit

Greetings of Introduction - Mrs. Augie Lehmann

Mistress of Ceremony - Honorable State Representative Monique Davis (D.27)

Invocation - Rev. Dr. Al Sampson

Welcome - Mr. Robert Miller, Curator

Pledge to the Red, Black, & Green - Oba William King

Anthem - Audience

Youth Theater - ETA Creative Arts Foundation

Poetry - Gwendolyn Brooks HS-Harambee Project Poets

Soloist - Earl Calloway

Legacy Committee/ASE Tribute - Mama Carolyn Oshun

Musicians - Larry Wood, Darius Lyles

Educational Legacy - Prof. Jeanette Williams

Institutional Legacy - Haki Madhubuti

Legacy Tributes-  Cliff Kelly, Mary Mitchell, Guest

Salute to the Founders - Nation of Islam, Minister Louis Farrakhan

Legacy Honoree - Dr. Margaret T.G. Burroughs

Closing Remarks - Augie Lehmann

Reception & Exhibition

Legacy in the Chicago Park District


Scheduled events include an art exhibit, commemorative tours of the Southside Community Arts Center and select parks within the Chicago Park District, cultural performances, museum reception, etc. These events will be held at various locations throughout the city. Chicagoans are encouraged to visit the following parks on November 2, 2007 3:00pm-6:00pm to view artwork celebrating
Dr. Margaret T.G. Burroughs:

Calumet Park, 9801 S. Avenue G - 312.747.6039
Foster Park, 1440 W. 84th Street, 312.747.6135
Marquette Park, 6734 S. Kedzie Avenue, 312.747.6469
Ogden Park, 6500 S. Racine, 312.747.6572
Palmer Park, 201 E. 111th Street, 312.747.6576
Tuley Park, 501 E. 90th Place, 312.747.6763
Washington Park, 5531 S. King Drive, 312.256.1248

Legacy Tribute

10:00am
Rainbow Push Coalition
50th & Drexel

Legacy Banquet
5:00pm
DuSable Museum
740 E. 56th Pl.