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2 hari yang lalu · The first known permanent settler in Chicago was trader Jean Baptiste Point du Sable. Du Sable was of African descent, perhaps born in the French colony of Saint-Domingue (Haiti), and established the settlement in the 1780s.
21 Jun 2024 · Its significance dates back to the 1780s when Jean Baptiste Point du Sable established the first permanent settlement on the northern banks of the Chicago River. Today, you can visit Pioneer Court, which commemorates this historic location.
22 Jun 2024 · Named after Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, Chicago's founding figure, this historic bridge serves not only as a vital transportation route but also as a proud emblem of the city's storied past and architectural prowess.
18 Jun 2024 · Yes, Jean Baptiste Point du Sable was the first permanent resident here, but Caldwell was far more impactful. He was born on March 17, 1780, near Fort Niagara in what is now New York state.
1 hari yang lalu · A mayoral spokesman floated names of local Black historical figures as alternatives, among them Ida B. Wells, Jean Baptiste Point du Sable and Harold Washington.
1 hari yang lalu · It's one of only a few classic radio shows by African-Americas. Destination Freedom was a weekly radio program produced by NBC radio station WMAQ in ...
5 Jul 2024 · Members of the Coalition of Haitian American Organizations in the Chicagoland Area advocated for the holiday along with other measures of recognition like the renaming of Jean Baptiste Point du Sable Lake Shore Drive.
