“We must understand this, what I call ‘whiteness’ in the history of the United States. It has been dominated by white Americans’ perspective, celebrating the accomplishments of white individuals.” – KangJae “Jerry” Lee, assistant professor at North Carolina State University.
Professor Lee and Rodney Dieser, a University of Northern Iowa professor recently published award-winning research about our founder, and what they deem less than equal recognition of her compared with other social reformers. You can view and download a copy of their research here, and view the Channel 7 feature by Race & Culture Reporter Will Jones as a kick-off to Black History Month 2021:
Ada S. McKinley, founder of South Side Settlement House, one of Black Chicago’s unsung heroes
February 1, 2021
ABC 7 CHICAGO
Click Here to Watch
View Official Press Release from Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc.
Learn more about the effort to get recognition for Ada S. McKinley and how you can help.
