Untold African American Stories

officers — In 1903, Lt. Col. James H. Johnson (first row, left) and Col. John R. Marshall (first row, center) pose with staff and color guard at Camp Lincoln as part of the Illinois National Guard’s 8th Illinois Infantry. Marshall was a stonemason from Chicago who governed, rebuilt, and restored San Luis, Cuba, during the Spanish-American War. (Courtesy of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum)

A Road Scholar Program by Mary Frances

Mary will give a brief story about each one of the ten large images of African Americans in her presentation and encourage audience engagement about how they feel and think about the images.

This event is Free and Open to the public. For more information, please contact Anne Moseley at asutt4@uis.edu.

University of Illinois Springfield COVID-19 Policy

Face coverings are not required in most locations on campus. However, any individual who makes the personal decision to wear a face covering will be fully supported.

Learn more about Mary Frances, this program, and how to book it.