Events
The grand opening gala featured Roy Ayers leading a 14-piece Harold Washington Cultural Center Orchestra. Among the other events hosted at the HWCC have been the Olympic Champion speedskater, Shani Davis, celebration marking his return to the United States following the 2006 Winter Olympics in March 2006.
In addition, from July 23-July 25, 2006, a three-day conference commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Chicago Freedom Movement was held at the center. Attendees included C.T. Vivian and Jesse Jackson who delivered the concluding lecture.
In September 2006, the Black United Fund honored Tillman and her daughters Jimalita, Ebony and Gimel at a gala at the center.
The building has hosted several concerts by groups such as De La Soul, and it has hosted a birthday party for Da Brat with invitees such as Mariah Carey, Jermaine Dupri and Twista,
In July 2009, the Center was swarmed for a viewing of the memorial of Michael Jackson.
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