Overton Hygienic Building
Supreme Life Insurance Company
Supreme Life Insurance Company
A national model of Black entrepreneurship, this 1922 building housed Anthony Overton’s groundbreaking cosmetics empire.and expanded our services, but our commitment to preserving history remains the same.
Supreme Life Insurance Company
Supreme Life Insurance Company
Supreme Life Insurance Company
Once the first Black-owned insurance company in Illinois, Supreme Life empowered generations through financial independence.
Victory Monument
Supreme Life Insurance Company
Victory Monument
This majestic sculpture honors the 8th Regiment of African American soldiers who served in World War I.
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Champions of the Bronzeville: Together, We Made It Happen
January 5, 2023, the Black Metropolis National Heritage Area was officially established. Thanks to the tireless work of community leaders, organizers, and advocates committed to honoring Bronzeville’s legacy. Discover their journey and the impact of this national designation.
Honoring the past. Preserving the legacy. Empowering the future.
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The Commission
What began as the Black Metropolis Project in 2004 with a 25 Member Steering Committee of cultural historians and community preservationists has stayed the course to secure the Congressional designation for the National Heritage Area. In the 117th Congress with the passage of S. 1942, the National Heritage Area Act. The Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area will carry on preserving the history and culture of a great Chicago neighborhood.
Civic Entrepreneurs
Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area works in conjunction with community entrepreneurs called the Bronzeville Community Development Partnership to continue the goal of urban planning and mobility, destination marketing, and tourism. Heritage destination tourism is promoted through innovative tours and visits to diverse attractions in Bronzeville, including historical sites and cultural events throughout the year.
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University and Institutional Partners, Museums and Educators,
Local Preservation Organizations
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