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Chicago Sun-Times
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Cheyanne M. Daniels

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: A trip through black chicago - The Untold Story

Legendary jazz singer and pianist Nat “King” Cole grew up at 4023 S. Vincennes Ave. in Bronzeville. Cole was one of many iconic Black figures to call Chicago home. | Pat Nabong/Sun-Times

Over the last century, some of the most prominent Black figures in the country, if not the world, have resided in Chicago.

The Obamas still live in Kenwood. Muhammad Ali had a mansion there. Astronaut Mae Jemison grew up in Morgan Park.

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