Museum of Science and Industry. Below chronicles the adventure through the Black Creativity Exhibition highlighting Black Architecture.

BLACK CREATIVITY:
AFRICAN AMERICAN
INNOVATION
AND EXPRESSION

A Tribute to Excellence.
For over 50 years, the Museum
of Science and Industry’s Black
Creativity Program has showcased
Black contributions, past and
current, in the fields of art, science,
technology, engineering and
medicine with exhibits, lectures and
program experiences, presenting
cultural, scientific, business and
industry contributions of Black
influence on Chicago and the world.
This annual initiative brings together
parents, students, teachers and the
public to explore the rich history and
traditions of Black Americans.
Black Creativity is a testament to
the vision of the Black Creativity
Advisory Committee, which works to
honor the achievements of talented
African American individuals who
triumphed over adversities, and to
encourage young people to pursue
education and reach for the stars.

BLACK CREATIVITY:
ARCHITECTURE
The Power to Build.
From massive, audacious ancient
temples to soaring, modern
skyscrapers and cutting-edge,
sustainable development, Black
architects have had a strong
presence throughout history.
Today, that innovative heritage is
growing. Black architects
continue to bring their designs to
life as a creative response to the
eternal need for human spaces
that shelter us physically and lift
us up emotionally.

Planning is thinking beforehand how
something is to be made or done,
and mixing imagination with the
product -which in a broad sense makes
all of us planners. The only difference is
that some people get a license to get
paid for thinking and the rest of us
just contribute our good thoughts
to our fellow man.”
-Paul Revere Williams

If you feel like you’re
not being heard,
keep speaking.
If one door closes,
three will open…
If there is no well to
drink from, dig until
you create one.”

– Tiara Hughes