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Arts & Life

Arts & Life

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    Waldmire was also recognized as a gentle soul with a hippie spirit, living a nomadic lifestyle in his iconic 1972 VW Microbus. His work celebrates the nostalgia and culture of Route 66, and he was deeply committed to preserving its history.
  • A burned home in the aftermath of the 1908 riot.
    Courtesy of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

    The 1908 Race Riot is a dark moment in Springfield’s history, yet many grew up not knowing about the tragedy that set back Black businesses and families for many years to come. President of the Springfield Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Ken Page spoke to Community Voices about the riot and how its legacy continues today. He also shared his experience growing up in Selma, Ala. during the civil rights movement and how it led him to the ACLU.