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In his Autobiography, Malcolm X said that Black and White people should read not only their own history but also each other's. By extension, each should read the other’s literature. In the spirit of Malcolm X‘s insightful advice, the Clarence Darrow Branch Library...

We share memories of two special people and special moments relating to Black History and Culture at the former Clarence Darrow Branch Library in the Cook County Department of Corrections (CCDOC, i.,e., Cook County Jail). Mother Consuella York and Queen Mother...

Dr. Margaret Burroughs, Founder of the DuSable Museum of African American History, was a great friend of the Clarence Darrow Library, a branch of the Chicago Public Library which served those incarcerated at the Cook County Department of Corrections (CCDOC, Cook...

In honor of Black History Month February 2021, we will share a series of memories of special people and special moments relating to Black History that were part of the history of the former Clarence Darrow Branch Library at the Cook County Department of Corrections...

This week we are mourning the sudden passing on January 19th of a special Friend of Freadom®️ - Dan O‘Donnell. While grieving, we also remember - and celebrate - Dan‘s profound impact on our work with children. In the pursuit of our mission to break the cycle of...

We are delighted to be referenced in the most recent Family Focus Newsletter - the first issue in the 2021 New Year. The “Holiday Shout-Out” section recognizes Family Focus staff member Kamerin Barber with a well deserved “Shout - Out.” Ms. Barber of the Family Focus...

A Zoom event on December 17, 2020 marked the successful completion of our “Create The Best Home Library” contest. The contest was facilitated by Family Focus-Englewood Prevention Initiatives program and The Freadom®️ Road Foundation as part of our long standing...

"When you shop. Amazon gives." When you choose The Freadom® Road Foundation as your Amazon Smile charitable partner, your gift to a loved one "magically" transforms - without cost to you - into a gift for a needy child in our program. What could be easier, more...

This week we are mourning the loss of Dr. Rita Simó, longtime Board Member and Honorary Lifetime Trustee of The Freadom®️ Road Foundation. Dr. Simó was a lifelong fighter for justice through music, arts and education. Although she was a brilliant performing artist,...

We are pleased to announce an update to the Program & Services page of our website - John Stephan’s Escape from the Jeopardy Zone.

We are happy to announce a new partnership with PEACE Readers INTL, an e-platform promoting balanced literacy - reading, writing, speaking, listening - accessible to all in a multicultural society as a means to reduce violence and promote peace. And we welcome its...