Today we remember the great playwright A alumni, his writing, his activism, and his promoting of and causes contributed so much to our neighborhoods. More: https://t.co/sj6mihCwtb

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was home of the first & our local streets once had 4 "Els" overhead. Learn about their histories, routes, the points of interest they connected & the transformations they incited: https://t.co/HlAE7udZuJ

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to the great painter b. this day in 1927. He painted everything, incl. and like landscapes, bringing out haunting details the naked eye might otherwise miss. More: https://t.co/ySgHpajtRo

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What do Thomas Paine and Amiri Baraka have in common? Drinking & writing in are just the start. Follow these and many others literary greats/unlikely pairs in our most recent (virtual) l — watch the video, and cheers: https://t.co/oIzgVFG2oz

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OTD in 1813, Henry Bergh, founder of the . The group’s and the movement’s roots can be found, and in some surprising ways still seen, in https://t.co/Vampoy5hpd

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50 yrs ago today, is opened in by Some of the most incredible music of the last half-century has been recorded there. The bldg’s amazing+surprising history goes back even further; here’s the story: https://t.co/lfGontSkZk

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b. this day in 1928! The author left an indelible imprint upon children’s literature and gave us all a glimpse into a fantasy world we’ll never forget. More: https://t.co/2h8ts4I2CD

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OTD in 1961, plays his first real gig. We look back at the venue where it happened, how he got the job, and what happened from there (the rest, as they say, is history): https://t.co/9lBjh1U19H

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OTD in 1968, the cinematic classic 2001: A Space Odyssey is released, changing the face of film forever. Find out more about the deep roots of the film and filmmaker: https://t.co/RqGlZxUJXR

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OTD in 1837, Grover Cleveland is born, who would be the only Democrat to win the presidency from 1856 to 1912. Find out how this improbable streak was (unintentionally) interrupted largely due to a speech by the leader of a church: https://t.co/xJU65AoFv5

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OTD in 1933, announces the appointment of Frances Perkins as Labor Secretary, the first woman to ever hold a cabinet position. Read more about her journey from (and ) to the https://t.co/bAVjIaymZF

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to b. this day in 1892. The great poet + had in her blood — her middle name came from the local hospital, she lived in the Village’s narrowest house, and she helped found : https://t.co/BVqD0cqqlS

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OTD in 1917, a defining moment in history: the take over declare the Find out who these radical artists were, what they did,+ how they’re remembered a century later: https://t.co/vffIlkKbaj

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OTD in 1859, is hanged for leading an anti-slavery insurrection. Find out how this occasion was marked by one of most outspoken abolitionists and abolitionist churches, and the rest of their amazing work: https://t.co/tyXs1sioRz

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It’s Don’t forget to YES on ballot question 5: https://t.co/4t0auCZFMd.

Think your vote doesn’t matter? Read about this church that threw an incredibly tight but consequential presidential election, via : https://t.co/n4gpXHurFG

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Epic oil by Frank Lombardo - "Sy" ... Don't miss his solo show 'Quantum Baroque' at Stone Sparrow in The opening reception will be on Wednesday November 13. Frank will also host an artist’s talk on Saturday November 16 at 6pm.

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OTD in 1970, longtime resident is first elected to congress representing the neighborhood. She would go on to become a leading champion of women’s rights and progressive causes. More on her inspiring life+career: https://t.co/lTA0kpyO2a

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to the great artist b. this day in 1923. The amazing artistic innovator lived and worked in his studio in until his death in 1997. We look back at his life and legacy:
https://t.co/ScgCNCA2eq

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OTD in 1825, opens, transforming our city, country, and esp. our neighborhoods. See how and the changed as a result, and how the legacy of this engineering marvel can still be discerned today: https://t.co/wi5ZxN842Z

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