Hope: Sgt. Mattie Laura Jackson and the Six Triple Eight
Sgt. Mattie Laura Jackson was born as the youngest daughter to Neville and Laura Jackson...
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Hope: Leroy A. Mitchell Elementary School
3D rendering of Leroy A. Mitchell Elementary School, located at 1240 Normal Road in DeKalb....
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Fear & Hope: Cyril Sheppard and the Port Chicago 50
During World War II, Cyril Oscar Sheppard, Jr. (1923-1988) was one of the Port...
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Hope: The Great Migration
Jim Bailey talks about his family’s experience moving into Sycamore. Through his family’s connections within...
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Hope: Moving into Sycamore
In the 1960s, Jim Bailey’s family moved from Chicago into Sycamore. Seeking more opportunities for...
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Hope: Necessities for the Youth
While being involved within the community, Jim Bailey sees the struggles of the youth. But,...
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Hope – the Sims family, Sycamore
The Sims family is another example of a Sycamore Great Migration story. The story starts...
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Hope: Booker T. Washington comes to DeKalb
On January 29, 1899 Booker T. Washington came to DeKalb and spoke to a large...
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Hope: Frederick Douglass comes to Sycamore
Frederick Douglass came to Sycamore in 1870 and spoke at Wilkin’s Hall. The New York...
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