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Let’s build a Cultural Awareness Institute in Chicago, Illinois and broaden the horizons for social development using the fine arts of communication. Cultivate a global mind from within El-Amin Life Productions Cultural Institute.

AMERICAN DESCENDANTS OF SLAVES IN AMERICA CULTURAL AWARENESS CENTER

This aspect of the Cultural Awareness Program will be specialized to target community development and offer projects that will encourage young minds to appreciate the finer qualities in life. From this base sense of self awareness can be established. There will be neighborhood interaction to present alternative activities for youth interested in science, economics or entertainment such as: Theater, Dance, Poetry, Creative Writing, Music, Painting, Arts and Crafts.

Afro-Descendants Indigenous People in the Americas TRANSCULTURAL AWARENESS INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO

This can be a center of higher learning for the performing arts student and people interested in the Fine Arts. There will be courses in Ethnomusicology, Music Appreciation, and Historical Afro-Descendants Indigenous People in the United States of America Contributions to Human Social Development: Contemporary Music, Music Theory, Traditional African Music, and African Influences in World Music will also be offered. The life-styles of various influential people; Ethnic Foods, Clothing as fashion, Art, Crafts, Housing Architecture, and religion are all parts of the culture of a people. Here the student will study how culture is translated, transported, transferred to become aware of how a cultural synthesis can be significant from a Global Perspective in understanding the need for diversity.

African Contributions To World Civilization

Great achievements in science and technology in ancient Africa

Despite suffering through the horrific system of slavery, sharecropping and the Jim Crow era, early African-Americans made countless contributions to science and technology (1). This lineage and culture of achievement, though, emerged at least 40,000 years ago in Africa. Unfortunately, few of us are aware of these accomplishments, as the history of Africa, beyond ancient Egypt, is seldom publicized.

Chicago Introspective Videos

The Chicago Meat Packing Industry

At the end of the 19th century, Chicago completely transformed the way Americans eat, and the Union Stockyards on the South Side were the center of that revolution. Experience the sights, sounds, and awful smells of the Union Stockyards and the complex of meat factories next to it, known as Packingtown.

The Chicago River Reversal

The Chicago River is a system of rivers and canals with a combined length of 156 miles (251 km) that runs through the city of Chicago, including its center (the Chicago Loop). Though not especially long, the river is notable because it is one of the reasons for Chicago's geographic importance: the related Chicago Portage is a link between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River Basin, and ultimately the Gulf of Mexico. (read more...)

The race to reverse the river - Chicago stories documentary

Founder Of Chicago Jean Baptiste Pointe De Sable

The first permanent settlement was founded in 1781 by Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, an African American from Santo Domingo. The location at the mouth of the Chicago river was chosen for its strategic value for a trading post as the river connected the Lake with the Mississippi river.

After going ashore in New Orleans following an injury at sea, Haitian sailor Jean Baptiste Pointe Du Sable made his way north to avoid being captured as a slave. He established himself as an accomplished trader, and then built the first permanent home in an area around Lake Michigan called Eschikagou. This trading post was later renamed Chicago. In 1968 Du Sable was officially declared the Founder of Chicago and a stamp with his image was issued for the 150th birthday of the city.

Chicago’s Southside

The South Side of Chicago has a rich and complex history, marked by waves of immigration, industrial development, and the Great Migration, which led to the formation of vibrant Black communities like Bronzeville. It's also a story of segregation, redlining, and ongoing struggles with poverty and violence, but also one of resilience, cultural richness, and community.

The History of Chicago’s Englewood Neighborhood

Englewood, a neighborhood on Chicago's South Side, boasts a rich and complex history. Initially known as Junction Grove, it developed in the mid-1800s due to its location at a railway crossroads.It became part of Chicago in 1889 and grew into a major commercial and transportation hub, particularly around 63rd and Halsted Streets. However, like many urban areas, Englewood has faced significant challenges, including economic decline, crime, and population loss, particularly after the 1960s. Despite these struggles, Englewood retains a strong sense of community and is the site of ongoing revitalization efforts.

How Chicago became the heart of America

Chicago's central location and its development as a major transportation hub, particularly for rail and water routes, propelled it to become a key economic and cultural center in the United States. Its rise was fueled by strategic location, access to the Great Lakes and Mississippi River, and early adoption of rail infrastructure.

The Foods of Chicago

Chicago's food scene is known for its iconic dishes like deep-dish pizza, Chicago-style hot dogs, and Italian beef sandwiches, alongside a diverse culinary landscape that includes everything from fine dining to diverse ethnic cuisines. The city also boasts a rich history of food innovation and a strong passion for its culinary traditions.

Food Court

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Our Mission

New Earth Teamwork

Let’s build a Cultural Awareness Institute in Chicago, Illinois and broaden the horizons for social development using the fine arts of communication. Cultivate a global mind from within El-Amin Life Productions Cultural Institute.

AMERICAN DESCENDANTS OF SLAVES IN AMERICA CULTURAL AWARENESS CENTER

Afro-Descendants Indigenous People in the Americas TRANSCULTURAL AWARENESS INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO

African Contributions To World Civilization

Great achievements in science and technology in ancient Africa

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Chicago Introspective Videos

The Chicago Meat Packing Industry

The Chicago River Reversal

Founder Of Chicago Jean Baptiste Pointe De Sable

The first permanent settlement was founded in 1781 by Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, an African American from Santo Domingo. The location at the mouth of the Chicago river was chosen for its strategic value for a trading post as the river connected the Lake with the Mississippi river.

Chicago’s Southside

The History of Chicago’s Englewood Neighborhood

How Chicago became the heart of America

The Foods of Chicago

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