Chicago historian, civil rights activist Timuel Black dies at 102

Timuel Black sitting in a church pew
Timuel Black activist and historian, seen here at Roberts Temple Church in 2019, died Wednesday at the age of 102. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ
Timuel Black sitting in a church pew
Timuel Black activist and historian, seen here at Roberts Temple Church in 2019, died Wednesday at the age of 102. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ

Chicago historian, civil rights activist Timuel Black dies at 102

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Chicago civil rights activist and cultural icon Timuel Black died Tuesday at age 102. He was a historian, teacher, storyteller and music-lover who dedicated his life to ending segregation, voter disenfranchisement and discrimination. Reset pays tribute to the legend and speaks with several people who knew and worked with him.

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