by jtomas | May 9, 2022 | Feature Stories
Leaders leave legacies, and Harold Washington (BA Political Science, ’49) left a legacy that continues to inspire. Professor and alum reflects on Mayor Washington in honor of his centennial birthday.
by jtomas | May 9, 2022 | Feature Stories
Six months into Mayor Washington’s second term, Chicago was simmering with frustration over education. Washington held a summit that planted the seeds for more democratic schools.
by jtomas | May 9, 2022 | Feature Stories
For alum and trustee Terry Peterson, Mayor Washington inspired what would become more than 30 years of public service. He spoke to Roosevelt about Washington’s legacy and his hopes for a more fair Chicago.