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.

Lorraine Hairston Morton: I Am More Than My Smile

— By Joi-Anissa Russell The Smile No denying when she enters a room. Her 1000-watt smile lights up the entire space. She is a force to be reckoned with and her energy is unsurpassable. She took a road less traveled and broke two barriers. Lorraine H. Morton became Evanston’s second female mayor, the first African-American...

Legacy

— By Parneshia Jones For Shorefront and our founding Mothers and Fathers, circa 1859 © June 2009 We came with our histories, planted our centennial stories along these fresh water coasts. An earthly heaven of emerald lagoons and Godly oaks shadow the chiseled trails of our arrival. We are the North Shore folktales. Our copper-back...

Shorefront Memories #002

In many occasions, Shorefront receives unidentified photographs to be included in the Archives such as the one above. This photo was taken c1900 and was in the possession of a long-time Evanston resident and was stored in a basement for the last 20 years. Shorefront used this image for the cover of the first Shorefront...

Shorefront Update #004

June 6 marked the 11th anniversary of the official founding of Shorefront. During the earlier years, Shorefront never imagined the growth, projects, partnerships and influence that Shorefront has achieved. An accomplishment thanks to the dedication of Shorefronts board members, volunteers and community members we have worked with throughout the years. Shorefront Activities Over the last...

James S. Burton: Following the Trail of Tears

—By Dino Robinson Every once in a while, a person gets a chance to do something that impacts on not only his or her own spirit, but on the spirit of hundreds of others as well. James. S. Burton had such an opportunity and fulfilled a promise he had made more than thirty years ago...

Caring For the Future: The History of the Child Care Center of Evanston

— By Dino Robinson There was once a time when daycare was a family concern. Likely, a member of the family or close friend would be the caregiver while the parents were at work. Even before the start of World War II, the need for affordable organized childcare was desperately sought, especially in the African...