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When Shermann “Dilla” Thomas was suddenly let go from a job at ComEd in September after 13 years, he was not sure what to do about his future. But a few months later, Thomas, who is widely ...
“Right now, I’m feeling very sad,” said Chicago native and urban historian Shermann ‘Dilla’ Thomas, who promotes community while delivering city history lessons to his more than 115,000 ...
(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — Shermann “Dilla” Thomas, a well regarded local historian and now brand ambassador at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, spoke with WBBM about some of ...
Chicago historian Sherman "Dilla" Thomas has been sharing Chicago's history on social media for years, now he's launching a web series on YouTube, highlighting the city's diverse and interesting ...
Chicago Sinfonietta is collaborating with acclaimed urban historian and TikTok sensation Shermann “Dilla” Thomas in his role as Artist in Residence for the orchestra's 2024-25 season ...
(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — Chicago Historian Sherman “Dilla” Thomas shared the history of Sister Rosetta Tharpe and the impact she had on a small Bronzeville church community and the world after ...
One of Chicago’s most beloved historians, Shermann "Dilla" Thomas, is joining the DuSable Black History Museum and Education ...
Urban historian Sherman "Dilla" Thomas is launching his own show on YouTube, called "You Don't Know Chi." Thomas has a huge following on social media, and he leads tours of Chicago neighborhoods ...
If you are interested in applying, visit chigivesback.com. Chicago's favorite urban historian, Shermann "Dilla" Thomas, talked with Warner and Ward about his new role at DuSable Black History ...
Known for his social media takes on local history along with his Mahogany Tours, Shermann “Dilla” Thomas recently joined WBBM on a tour of the DuSable Black History Museum in Bronzeville.