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2026 Spotlight Reading Series
Friday 7 August
Times to be confirmed
5530 South Ellis Avenue, 60637 Chicago
🇬🇧EN
A free festival of readings and talks exploring a century of Black progress, celebrating Chicago storytelling
Featuring ambitious programming, the 2026 Spotlight Reading Series is organized around the theme “A Century of Black Progress” and marks its 10th anniversary. The festival weaves past, present, and future Black storytelling through immersive events that celebrate Chicago’s cultural ecosystem. All events are free; reservations required.