NEW VIDEO: From Civil War to Civil Rights and Beyond

By Lisa Glass on Monday, November 2, 2009

Tour the Black Metropolis, a corridor rich with the cultural history of African-Americans in Chicago. The Quad Community neighborhoods of North Kenwood, Oakland, Douglas and Grand Boulevard are home to famous artists, poets and musicians. Visit the the Chicago Blues Museum and then take a spin by Little Black Pearl Workshop, where talented kids blossom into full fledged stars. As you continue your stroll, you’ll hit barricades, of hope not despair: They signal the home of Quad Communities' most famous neighbor —  President Barack Obama, who lives at 51st and Greenwood.

You can also view a photo slideshow version of the presentation narrated by QCDC's own Lisa Glass.