On Monday, February 17th, Chicago Commons hosted 25 CWIP members and 6th grade girls from Holy Family Ministry School for the Lifting As They Climbed walking tour of the Bronzeville community. The group learned about the important contributions that Black women have made to Chicago throughout history, including visiting the home of Ida B. Wells-Barnett and the birthplace of gospel music, Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church. CWIP members particularly enjoyed the excitement of the students as they created videos and short documentaries highlighting their reflections on the tour. To learn more about Lifting As They Climbed, read the book by Mariame Kaba & Essence McDowell, found here. Learn more about the Girls Committee and the work CWIP is doing to invest in women and girls at our upcoming Annual Luncheon on Monday, March 30th! Register here.
