| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | April 2, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | April 2, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/04/02/how-chicagos-black-churches-became-a-place-of-faith-and-action |
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In 1819, Illinois lawmakers enacted the Black Laws – a set of statutes that
denied Black people basic civil liberties that included job restrictions,
denying voting rights, and even banning gathering in groups of three or more.
That is, however, unless the gathering was for religious observances.
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