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  • America’s oldest Black town is in Illinois — and it’s dying

    Jan 7, 2025 8:45 am by Chicago TribuneIllinois in the News
    An aerial view of Brooklyn, Illinois, with St. Louis in the background

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    • An aerial view of Brooklyn, Illinois, with St. Louis in the background

    Chicago Tribune (Jan. 5) African American studies professor Sundiata Keita Cha-Jua and archaeologist Alleen Betzenhauser, both at U. of I., are spearheading efforts to uncover Brooklyn's history and revitalize the community.