TikTok Star Shermann "Dilla" Thomas

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History

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Teens, Adults
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Everything Dope in America Comes from Chicago

Discover the history of the innovations that emerged from the beautiful city of Chicago with The Urban Historian and TikTok star Shermann "Dilla" Thomas. Thomas will explore how Chicago played a major role in some of the biggest innovations in the country either by collective effort or by individuals native to Chicago. 

Dilla was named 2022 Chicago Tourism Ambassador of the Year by Choose Chicago and was voted 2021 best Chicago Twitter and best Chicago TikTok accounts by Chicago Reader magazine.

This event is made possible through the support of the EP Library Foundation.