Preserving Black History
Historic Former Wabash Y
TRC was founded in 1992 to restore and preserve the Historic Former Wabash YMCA.
The Historic Former Wabash YMCA was the heart of cultural and economic progress for African Americans in the Bronzeville region of Chicago for over half a century and is hailed as the birthplace of Black History Month.
You can explore this history yourself with this interactive walk-through tour:
A Living Landmark.
We created the "Living Landmark" logo to celebrate the Historic Wabash Y's 110th anniversary of service to African Americans in Chicago.
In this video interview, Dr. Lionel Kimble shares his thoughts on the importance of the many Black community leaders associated with the Wabash Y. These leaders and the thousands of ordinary people who participated in the Wabash Y's programming can teach us valuable lessons as we aim to lift up our communities and fight for justice today.
