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Shorefront Journal

Shorefront Journal is the official online publication of Shorefront. Occasional postings explore local Black history, work within Shorefront and welcomes contributing articles from the general public. The original journal began in 1999 as a printed quarterly. In 2012, the journal transitioned online with an annual printed version. Several issues of the original journal can be found at issuu.com/shorefront.

For submissions: Send articles and supporting images for consideration to shorefront@me.com

Re-posting: Please cite “shorefrontlegacy.org” when reposting any Shorefront media and publications originating from Shorefront Journal

Publications: Visit lulu.com/spotlight/shorefrontpress for all of Shorefront’s active publications through Shorefront Press.

In 1999, Shorefront Journal, in its original printed form, was released to meet the need of sharing these significant stories to the general public. Published quarterly, this informal journal gave voice to the many historical moments throughout the Northern suburbs of Chicago.

The journal also gave exposure to more than 60 contributing writers — students, professors, historians alike — and became a venue for writers to share their stories and skills.

Shorefront welcomes the work of novice and professional writers and will make every effort to assure timely consideration of submissions. CLICK HERE to submit.

November 13, 2012,3

Shorefront Memories #001

1948 Foster Elementary School Within Shorefront’s photographic collections, we have many class photos from Foster School in Evanston, Illinois. Unfortunately, the students photographed are unidentified. Can you identify anyone? Foster evolved into a de facto segregated school by the 1930s and remained that way until the 1967 “experimental” school was established. Occasionally, we receive class ...
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October 29, 2012,,0

The Toppers Club of Evanston, Illinois

— By Salome Perry Young (founder) — At a time when the United States was still recovering from the Great Depression, everyday lives were characterized by a blend of optimism and pessimism. A nucleus of ambitious, energetic and optimistic young Black college-level women came together in 1938 to share in common interests and concerns. They chose ...
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October 2, 20120

Shorefront Update #002

Shorefront held its first annual End of Summer Grillin’, awareness and fundraiser gathering held on September, 16. More than 75 people streamed through viewing Shorefront exhibits and publications, meeting board members and enjoying good food. The event was held in the backyard of Margo and Morris Robinson, Sr. Best of all, visitors from all over ...
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Janice Kingslow
September 24, 2012,,5

From the Shorefront Archives #003

Janice Kingslow: Refusing to Pass By Dino Robinson — Often, researchers at Shorefront ask the question, “What was going on at this time?” when they come across incidents relating to their research topics. Sometimes, we fall into the trap of applying today’s thoughts to yesterday’s events that can lead to a misinterpretation of a past ...
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September 20, 2012,1

Beyond Fried Chicken:

African-American Ethnic Identity and the Post-Slavery Diet By Krislyn Placide — There were many ways that European slave-owners subjugated their slaves. Beatings, excruciatingly long work hours, tattered and stark living conditions are essentially given in any written depiction of this dark time in our nation’s history. However, oppression through foodways is in most cases an ...
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Helen Cromer Cooper
September 10, 2012,10

A Portrait of Helen Cromer Cooper

By Shawna Cooper-Gibson — Helen Cromer Cooper was born in Evanston, Illinois in 1906, home to Northwestern University, one of the most highly ranked U.S. educational institutions, and, during her lifetime, to a burgeoning African American population as well. Ms. Cooper, a pioneering Black female Northwestern student (class of 1931), lived a long life in ...
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