CPL gets $2M African American literature preservation
The Chicago Public Library is getting a major donation to make Black history more accessible across the city.
The grant will help librarians digitize and process critical documents related to Black history from the 1800s to present day. In addition to providing teachers more resources for their lessons, the library hopes it empowers scholars to conduct new research in Black studies through the Renaissance Project, which according to CPL,"supports access to Black history-related archives across library branches in the city of Chicago."
"Our African American stories and histories are our country's story," said Chicago Public Library Commissioner Chris Brown."If these stories are not accessible, generations miss the chance to connect with who we are as a country. Mellon's grant will do just that, connecting generations and international audiences with African American histories."
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