Remembering Harold Washington, Chicago’s 1st African-American Mayor
Remembering Harold Washington, Chicago’s 1st African-American Mayor
Nov 21, 2017
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Harold Washington Library exhibit celebrates legacy of Chicago's 1st Black mayor
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Harold Washington Library exhibit celebrates legacy of Chicago's 1st Black mayor
Apr 13, 2022
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Committee plans commemoration for Former Chicago Mayor Harold Washington's 100th birthday
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Committee plans commemoration for Former Chicago Mayor Harold Washington's 100th birthday
Apr 15, 2021
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ABC7 celebrates legacy of Chicago's 1st African-American mayor, Harold Washington
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ABC7 celebrates legacy of Chicago's 1st African-American mayor, Harold Washington
Apr 5, 2022
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Web Extra: Harold Washington on Growing Up in Chicago
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Web Extra: Harold Washington on Growing Up in Chicago
Nov 25, 2015
PBS
Remembering Chicago’s first Black mayor on his 100th birthday
Remembering Chicago’s first Black mayor on his 100th birthday
Apr 16, 2022
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Chicago Film Festival: New documentary about Chicago's first Black mayor set for world premiere
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Chicago Film Festival: New documentary about Chicago's first Black mayor set for world premiere
Oct 13, 2021
ABC7 ChicagoHosea Sanders,Marsha Jordan
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Harold Washington inspires new generation of Chicagoans at Boys & Girls Club
Mar 1, 2022
ABC7 ChicagoKaren Jordan
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Former Chicago Mayor Harold Washington remembered 37 years after his death
Dec 7, 2024
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Web Extra: Harold Washington on Being Mayor
Nov 25, 2015
PBS
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When Harold Washington, Chicago’s first Black mayor, was re-elected to a second term, his agenda seemed to finally be taking off. He then suddenly died the day before Thanksgiving 1987. What ensued after his death was overwhelming grief punctuated by behind-the-scenes maneuvering to determine who would be the city’s next mayor. In Episode 3, now available on Roku and Apple TV, NBC 5's Phil Rogers documents the unforgettable week that unfolded in smoke-filled rooms and public squares. | NBC Chica
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This month marks the anniversary of Harold Washington’s second inauguration. This multimedia story remembers the legacy of Chicago's first black mayor. | Chicago Reader
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Today in Chicago History: Mayor Harold Washington halts cooperation with federal immigration authorities
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Harold Washington, Chicago's 1st Black mayor, would have turned 100 today
Apr 16, 2022
ABC7 ChicagoLeah Hope
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1983: Harold Washington gives victory speech
Aug 29, 2023
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Honoring Harold Washington on what would have been his 100th birthday
Apr 15, 2022
CBS NewsJim Williams
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Who Was Harold Washington? A Look Back at the Legacy of Chicago's First Black Mayor
Apr 15, 2022
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ABC 7 Chicago remembers and celebrates Chicago's native son and first African American mayor, the late Harold Washington, prior to the anniversary of his 100th birthday on April 15. Watch “Harold Washington: Life and Legacy” tonight at 11pm, right after Eyewitness News at 10. | ABC 7 Chicago
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Remembering Harold Washington 30 years after his death
Nov 23, 2017
ABC7 ChicagoCraig Wall
Harold Washington’s legacy matters more than ever in these troubled times
Nov 27, 2021
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💐TODAY WVON honors the legacy of Mayor Harold Washington with SPECIAL PROGRAMMING at 11am. 💐A visionary leader, a barrier breaker, and a champion for the people of Chicago. 💐His dedication to justice, equity, and true representation transformed our city and inspired generations to lead with courage and conviction. 💐As we remember Chicago’s first Black mayor, we celebrate his unwavering fight for fairness, community empowerment, and a better future for all. His legacy lives on. ❤️ #HaroldWash
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The most beautiful library I’ve been 🥹 The Harold Washington Library has a Chicago hidden gem on the 9th floor where you can read, study, or learn about the history of Harold Washington (previous Chicago Mayor). It’s called the Winter Garden. Enjoy the warm sunlight, charming Chicago architecture and quiet space for a lovely afternoon. Entry is free and you must visit during library hours. #kayleejochicago #chicago #chicagogram #igerschicago #instachicago #chicagoblogger #choosechicago #chicago
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Today marks what would have been Mayor Harold Washington’s 100th birthday. With an unmatched personality, spirit, and ability to build a diverse coalition for change, his 1983 election as Chicago’s first Black mayor left a lasting legacy. Washington set a new course for politics, showed a young community organizer named Barack Obama that power comes from people, and inspired our own CEO Valerie Jarrett to enter public service. That’s why we’ve teamed up with HISTORY to honor Mayor Washington’s r
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Achieving the Dream: Harold Washington
Jan 8, 2025
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Harold Washington, Chicago’s first Black mayor, would have turned 100 this coming spring. To mark the occasion, an adviser at Harold Washington College has put together a book of memoires and photos on the history-making Chicagoan, which you can find for free beginning Wednesday at The Mayor Harold Washington Legacy Committee Facebook page. More: https://cbsloc.al/3Ld25o2 Meanwhile, from the CBS 2 Vault, here's a clip from a 1983 CBS 2 special, "Harold Washington: The Man and the Mandate," in wh
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Harold Washington Anniversary: 2012 Marks 25 Years Since Chicago Mayor's Death (PHOTOS)
Nov 25, 2012
HuffPostJoseph Erbentraut
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David Axelrod remembers Harold Washington on 30th anniversary of death
Nov 26, 2017
ABC7 Chicago
Mayor Harold Washington Through the Years, in His Own Words
Aug 9, 2024
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