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Black Creativity

Student Experiences

The heart of Black Creativity is inspiring the inventive genius in young people. Our programming gives youth the power to imagine new possibilities for themselves, for our future, and for our world.

Highlights

Black Creativity Innovation Studio

January 21 – February 24

Experiment and explore new ideas through making, experience the process of design thinking and learn about contributions of African Americans to STEM fields.

select weekdays in January–February

Black Creativity Jr. Science Cafes

School and community groups can reserve sessions with an African-American scientist, engineer or artist.

Contact us

For more information about Black Creativity programs, email Margy LaFreniere or call (773) 753-1766.

Black Creativity Mission

To inspire African-American children to pursue educational opportunities and careers in the fields of science, technology, medicine and engineering, through programs and events that encourage children and their parents to utilize the Museum of Science and Industry as a resource for exploring and discovering their inventive and creative genius.

Honoring Black Creativity

The Black Creativity plaque, crafted in bronze by famed sculptor Preston Jackson, honors the achievements of African Americans in the arts and sciences. On permanent display at MSI.

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

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