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Fall 2001 Newsletter

African Americans have paved their way in Illinois Politics and the proof can be found in The HistoryMakers' educational product entitled Pioneers in the Struggle. This three-part educational package includes a documentary video, interactive CD-ROM and teachers' curriculum guide that chronicles the little known and fascinating history of African American participation in the Illinois General Assembly from 1877-2001. Pioneers in the Struggle traces the history of African Americans in the Illinois General Assembly from John W.E. Thomas to Senator Emil Jones, Jr. These African American statesmen and stateswomen were responsible for many of the civil rights that citizens hold. The package features interviews from Senator Emil Jones, Jr., Secretary of State Jesse White and many others. This package is being offered free to all Illinois Public Schools.