Programs

  • Bronzeville Trail Development

    Linear Park Development The Bronzeville Trail Task Force, Inc. (BTTF) is committed to engaging community stakeholders in providing the Bronzeville community a recreational asset that celebrates its history,supports its wellness, and deepens its connectivity to serve a diverse community of all ages and abilities. Engagement and coordination with a wide range of diverse community stakeholders has been an integral part of BTTF activitie. The City of Chicago commissioned a feasibility study and has committed $5 million in its 2025 budget to begin repurposing the abandoned rail line. Lastly, the County of Cook has committed $500,000 in its 2025 budget for the same purpose.
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023
    Source
    990
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    $30.9K

  • Bronzeville Trail History Project

    Bronzeville Trail History Project The Bronzeville Trail History Project will research,examine,instruct, and publicize the role African Americans played in Chicago's world renowned meat processing industry. The Kenwood "L" Line embankment is a remnant of the Chicago Union Stock Yard Line and has significant ties to the "Great Black Migration."
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023
    Source
    990
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    $740

  • Marshall 'Major' Taylor Initiative

    Marshall 'Major' Taylor Initiative The BTTF will advocate for Major Taylor, the first African American to achieve the level of "Cycling World Champion," to be recognized and honored by our local, state, and national government and appropriate civic organizations,and that he is awarded the Congressional Gold medal.
    Geographies
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023
    Source
    990
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    $6.5K