Shorefront Journal
Uncovering stories is a part of Shorefront’s DNA

Shorefront Journal

In 1999, Shorefront Journal, in its original printed form, was released to meet the need of sharing these significant stories to the general public. Published quarterly, this informal journal gave voice to the many historical moments throughout the Northern suburbs of Chicago.

The journal also gave exposure to more than 60 contributing writers — students, professors, historians alike — and became a venue for writers to share their stories and skills.

Shorefront welcomes the work of novice and professional writers and will make every effort to assure timely consideration of submissions. CLICK HERE to submit.

Shorefront Journal is the official online publication of Shorefront. Occasional postings explore local Black history, work within Shorefront and welcomes contributing articles from the general public. The original journal began in 1999 as a printed quarterly. In 2012, the journal transitioned online with an annual printed version. Several issues of the original journal can be found at issuu.com/shorefront.

For submissions: Send articles and supporting images for consideration to shorefront@me.com

Re-posting: Please cite “shorefrontlegacy.org” when reposting any Shorefront media and publications originating from Shorefront Journal

Publications: Visit lulu.com/spotlight/shorefrontpress for all of Shorefront’s active publications through Shorefront Press.

Shorefront Press is the Shorefront Legacy Centers publishing entity, producing relevant titles using in part or in whole, the Shorefront archives that stimulates discussion, furthers research, adds to the archives and engages communities. Publications are guided by the Shorefront core mission values: Collect, Preserve, Educate. To learn more about Shorefront's publications, click here.

2014 Black History Month Wrap Up

Carter G. Woodson, who established Negro History Week in 1926, created the event not to rattle off a series of “firsts”. Instead, it is to recognize as a way to provide resources to teach a history that was largely excluded in American history. In essence, study Black history throughout the year, then present your findings...

Rosetta Vonszolla Strong Gradford: Living out a Legacy

— By Esther M. Williams-Hays, M.S. Many times we regard a person as “well-known” because they are highly visible and are recognized on sight. Rosetta V. Strong Gradford is one of those people who has been highly visible for many years throughout Evanston and the North Shore. She can often be seen at many community...

Shorefront Update #005

For nearly five years, the former Foster School has been home to the Shorefront Legacy Center. For the general community, the site held a special significance being the de-facto segregated school in Evanston for decades before its shift to an experimental school in 1967. That site was the birthplace of the Dr. Martin Luther King...

William H. Twiggs: Early Pioneer

—By Dino Robinson What makes a man a jewel in his community? Is it wealth, connections, or is it a firm commitment to his community? William H. Twiggs proved that it is what you do for your community that counts. His dedication to community had been immortalized for eternity with an Evanston park bearing his...

Shorefront Memories #003

Shorefront loves receiving historic photos . . . with names attached! The above photo, courtesy of Pamela Barber, is of a football team based in Evanston, Illinois at Foster Field c1930. What is missing is the name of the team. #      Name 1     “Babe” Smith 3     “Blue” Wharton 4    ...

Fellowship of Afro-American Men: Inspiring the Young

—By Dino Robinson A few good men were all it took to organize, inspire and mentor more than 4,000 youth on the north shore. Ten men got together in 1967 and formed the Fellowship of Afro-American Men (FAAM) to provide a needed outlet for youth in the community when the educational system cut extracurricular activities...