AL RABY HONORARY STREET DEDICATION & PROCLAMATION DAY
On behalf of the Raby Foundation, we would be honored to have you join us as the City of Chicago dedicates an honorary street in memory of civil rights leader Al Raby. The details are below so you can RSVP right away and a flyer for sharing is available.
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AL RABY HONORARY STREET DEDICATION
Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: The Grand Ballroom, 6351 S. Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
Speakers & Performers
Mayor Brandon Johnson, remarks and Raby Day proclamation.
Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor (20th Ward), remarks, ordinance reading, and sign unveiling.
Jhmira Alexander, Al Raby Foundation Board Member
Shermann ‘Dilla’ Thomas, Chicago Historian
Leslé Honoré, poet, CEO of Urban Gateways and Co-Chair of Elevated Chicago
Katanya Raby, granddaughter of Al Raby and CEO of the Al Raby Foundation
RSVP by October 6, 2026
Chicago History Museum Celebrates the Reopening of “Facing Freedom” Exhibit
and the Raby Foundation’s Contribution
On Friday, July 3, 2026, the Chicago History Museum welcomed its members for an exclusive evening preview of the newly refreshed Facing Freedom exhibition, giving guests a first look at the reimagined galleries before they opened to the public. The event, held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Museum’s Lincoln Park location, offered members the rare opportunity to explore the updated exhibition, mingle with fellow history enthusiasts, and hear directly from the team who brought the refresh to life — all while enjoying refreshments in celebration of the occasion.
