February 12, 2014
Dr. Percy Julian had over 100 patents to his name. He moved to Oak Park in 1950 and lived here until his death in 1975.
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Oak Park Highlights Black History with Several Events
Years after the 1951 firebombing of Dr. Percy L. Julian’s Oak Park home, Oak Park residents--in recognition of Black History Month--will discuss “Why Oak Park Needs a Regional Housing Center in 2014,” part of a series of free discussion forums and film presentations at the Oak Park Library that will continue into March.