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The Black Man Who Founded Chicago | Jean Baptiste Point du Sable
Long before the skyscrapers and bustling streets, Chicago began with one visionary: Jean Baptiste Point du Sable — a Haitian-born trader who is now recognized as the Founder of Chicago. As the first permanent non-Indigenous settler in what would become one of America’s greatest cities, his legacy is both inspiring and often overlooked in mainstream history.
In this episode, Dr. Bunmi Oyinsan dives deep into the life of this pioneering Black man — his roots, his entrepreneurial spirit, and the vital role he played in shaping early American history. From the banks of Lake Michigan to the heart of urban America, Du Sable’s story is one of resilience, leadership, and Black excellence.
Discover how a man of African descent laid the foundation for one of the most iconic cities in the world.
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The Black Man Who Founded Chicago | Jean Baptiste Point du Sable
Long before the skyscrapers and bustling streets, Chicago began with one visionary: Jean Baptiste Point du Sable — a Haitian-born trader who is now recognized as the Founder of Chicago. As the first permanent non-Indigenous settler in what would become one of America’s greatest cities, his legacy is both inspiring and often overlooked in mainstream history.
In this episode, Dr. Bunmi Oyinsan dives deep into the life of this pioneering Black man — his roots, his entrepreneurial spirit, and the vital role he played in shaping early American history. From the banks of Lake Michigan to the heart of urban America, Du Sable’s story is one of resilience, leadership, and Black excellence.
Discover how a man of African descent laid the foundation for one of the most iconic cities in the world.
Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more untold African and Afro-diasporic histories.
#JeanBaptistePointDuSable #FounderOfChicago #BlackHistory #ChicagoHistory
