DuSable officially recognized as Chicago's founder.(NATIONAL REPORT)(Jean Baptiste Point DuSable was the city's first permanent resident)(Brief article)

From: Jet | Date: March 20, 2006 | Copyright information

Thanks to a city ordinance recently passed in Chicago, the Black man who originally founded the city is officially being recognized for his contribution. Official commemorations of the city's founding will now include mentions of Jean Baptiste Point DuSable, the city's first permanent resident.

"It was a fact that was acknowledged, but we wanted it officially a part of the celebration of Chicago's birthday," said Alderman Freddrenna M. Lyle, one of seven sponsors of the ordinance.

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