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BLACKS IN GREEN LAUNCHES NEXT LEVEL TOURISM IN WOODLAWN
In homage to the legendary "Green Book" which helped Negro families find their way safely across dangerously racist landscapes in America...and from its commitment to launch 10,000 Green Living Rooms* across America, Blacks in Green today introduces its first Great Migration Guest House, inviting modern day 'freedom-seekers' to come find solace, kinship, and delight at its newest social enterprise, BIG Heritage Tours.
Friendship And Gardens…
Professionally managed three (3) bedroom suite located in the West Woodlawn Neighborhood of Chicago ~ close to everything, including the 400-acre Olmstead designed Washington Park, with lagoons for boating, fishing pier, and free public swimming park; golf courses at 600-acre Jackson Park and harbors; and the future home of the Obama Presidential Center ~ all a short distance away in this emerging “walkable village.”
A Green Hub +
This amazing eco-friendly lodging is owned and operated by one of America’s leading environmental justice & economic development non-profits, BIG! Blacks in Green. Located within its Green Living Room facility, it is a beautifully appointed activity hub ~ performance lounge, snack cafe, shopping boutique; an enterprise hall with conference room; and a Great Migration Guest House; with raised bed organic garden out back ~ all
one block from Chicago’s Green Line/Cottage Grove elevated subway, connecting to dining, shopping and entertainment citywide. Work, shop, eat, play, and enjoy everything Chicago ~ with its world-renowned Black Metropolis National Heritage area ~ has to offer.
History Alive!
At our Great Migration Guest House you can engage our Blacks in Green social enterprise, BIG HERITAGE TOURS, which will introduce you to the genius, courage, creativity, enterprise, and loving spirit of the Great Migration that prospered American cities like Chicago, and be hosted on visits to its Black House Museums, historic Bronzeville sites, and many authentic BlackChicago destinations overlooked by Chicago’s tourism industry.
Relax ~
The Great Migration Guest House features suites for different preferences ~ Pleasure in Everything is our most spacious room, with queen bed; Daytripper is cozy and lush, with double bed and vanity; and Wisdom, is ideal for visiting academics, with a foldout sofa bed, desk, and plush reading chair with ottoman. The living room features an additional sleeper couch. The suite hosts a fully equipped cook’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances including microwave and dishwasher, full cutlery service, dining room area for six (6), in-unit laundry, smart tv’s with free Netflix service in the living room and in each bedroom; and all utilities plus wifi are included. Flowerful garden deck in the rear, with backyard featuring vegetable garden, grilling area, and free off-street gated parking. Luxury appointments throughout, including all linens, housewares, and cleaning supplies for an exquisite short or long-term stay.