The Universe, Black Chicago Aviators and Astronauts

A multimedia presentation at the Obama Presidential Center on Wednesday, September 16, from 6 to 7 PM, using an Afrofuturistic lens to explore space travel in Black music and Chicago's legacy as a center of Black aviation—a history that produced pilots and one of the nation's first Black astronauts. The talk is part of the 2026 One Book, One Chicago season, tied to Samantha Harvey's *Orbital*. Accessibility accommodations are available with at least 14 business days' notice. Registration is active; check with the venue for any admission fee.