'Amistad' arrives in Chicago. (Newsmakers).(Freedom Schooner Amistad)(Brief Article)

From: Jet | Date: August 18, 2003 | Copyright information

'AMISTAD' ARRIVES IN CHICAGO: The Rev. Jesse Jackson welcomes the Freedom Schooner Amistad to Chicago during a special ceremony held at Chicago's Navy Pier. Joining him are (l-r) James Patterson, chef, Freedom Schooner Amistad; Antoinette D. Wright, president, DuSable Museum of African American History; Chris Cloud, president, Amistad America; John Deeley, captain, Freedom Schooner Amistad; and William "Bill" Pinkney, master of the Freedom Schooner Amistad. Pinkney is the first Bla...

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