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SUMMARY:Did Black Lives Matter in Early Illinois? Voices from the Brink of Slavery and Freedom Presented by Caroline Kisiel
DESCRIPTION:Explore the early years of Illinois statehood\, when proslavery advocates fought to legalize slavery despite the state’s designation as “free.” This dramatic performance-presentation brings to life the words of key figures from both sides of the struggle\, illuminating the complexities of their arguments and the forces that shaped them. Combining historical readings\, visuals\, and audience engagement\, this program offers a thought-provoking look at the legacy of slavery and freedom in Illinois. \nThe three key proslavery figures that will be featured are Ninian Edwards\, Territorial Governor; Joseph B. Phillips\, secretary of the Illinois Territory; and Adolphus Frederick Hubbard\, proslavery delegate. The three antislavery figures that will be featured are Edward Coles\, second governor of Illinois; Nicholas Hansen\, anti-convention legislator; and Morris Birkbeck\, English emigrant and Illinois Secretary of State. \nCaroline Kisiel is a public historian and educator who has been teaching for over 25 years. With a background in immigration law\, literature\, history\, storytelling\, and performance\, Caroline writes and presents on early Illinois history and is currently conducting research on the role of Albion\, Illinois in the struggle to keep Illinois slavery-free in the early years of statehood as well as research on stories of African American resilience under the Illinois Black Codes. \n______________________________________________ \nThis event is co-produced by the Illinois Humanities Road Scholars Speakers Bureau\, which invites Illinois authors\, artists and educators to share their expertise and enthusiasm with people throughout the state\, enabling local nonprofit organizations to present free-admission cultural programs to their communities. \nIllinois Humanities is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy Demands Wisdom and the Illinois General Assembly [through the Illinois Arts Council Agency]\, as well as by contributions from individuals\, foundations\, and corporations.
URL:https://elginhistory.org/event/carolinekisielblacklives/
LOCATION:Elgin History Museum\, 360 Park St\, Elgin\, IL\, United States
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