Riverview Amusement Park, movie palaces, and other venues historically hosting Chicago's entertainment scene bragged about their inclusionary practices and integration. In reality, you'll learn how many of these institutions were downright hostile to minority patrons, or engaged in behavior that certainly hasn't aged well.​

Tickets will be open for reservation on February 10th. Be sure to mark your calendar to grab a ticket, as these events sell out quickly!

Lecture by tour guide and theatre historian Leyla Royale, this pay-what-you-can talk is sponsored by Chicago for Chicagoans, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. This is part of their Urban Legends, Misconceptions, & Stereotypes Winter Lecture Series.