Blood Lines Live Performance, Thursday October 3rd, 7 pm

On October 3 of 1919, the United States’ Red Summer finally came to its bloody conclusion with the massacre of African Americans at Elaine, Arkansas. Come and commemorate all those who died that summer here in Chicago and throughout the United States, and all that has happened since. NON:op Open Opera Works’ sound art installation … More Blood Lines Live Performance, Thursday October 3rd, 7 pm

Blood Lines: Opening Program and Reception, Saturday July 27th 7 pm

Join us at Augustana (55th and Woodlawn) on Saturday July 27th at 7 pm for the opening program of the Blood Lines visual and sonic exhibition, followed by a reception afterwards. In 1919 people of color were limited by where they could live, where they could work, and where they could recreate. Sometimes the lines … More Blood Lines: Opening Program and Reception, Saturday July 27th 7 pm

Where Do You Fit In?

By Pastor Goede This is a picture of my grandfather, Ralph Martensen, as a young man. He was 19 years old in 1919. He came to Chicago for three or four years before he was married, to work in a factory, because he could make a lot more money here than he could at home … More Where Do You Fit In?