Politicos Remember The Legacy Of Harold Washington

Chicago mayor-elect Harold Washington appears before a crowd of supporters after being elected mayor of Chicago on Wednesday, April 13, 1983 in Chicago. Washington’s fiancé, Mary Smith is at left.
Chicago mayor-elect Harold Washington appears before a crowd of supporters after being elected mayor of Chicago on Wednesday, April 13, 1983 in Chicago. Washington's fiancé, Mary Smith is at left. Charles Knoblock / AP Photo
Chicago mayor-elect Harold Washington appears before a crowd of supporters after being elected mayor of Chicago on Wednesday, April 13, 1983 in Chicago. Washington’s fiancé, Mary Smith is at left.
Chicago mayor-elect Harold Washington appears before a crowd of supporters after being elected mayor of Chicago on Wednesday, April 13, 1983 in Chicago. Washington's fiancé, Mary Smith is at left. Charles Knoblock / AP Photo

Politicos Remember The Legacy Of Harold Washington

WBEZ brings you fact-based news and information. Sign up for our newsletters to stay up to date on the stories that matter.

The legacy of Harold Washington will be honored with a summit on Monday at the main branch of the Chicago Public Library, which is named after the former mayor. Morning Shift talks with two participants in that summit. 

Jacky Grimshaw is the Vice President for Policy at the Center for Neighborhood Technology and was an advisor to Mayor Washington. 

Rebecca Sive is the Academic and Program Director of the Women in Public Leadership Program at the Harris School of Public Policy. She campaigned for Harold Washington.

Dig Deeper:

  • Listen to archival broadcasts and stories about Harold Washington with this playlist