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Viewpoints: The Urban Historian   —  February 5, 2026

Shermann "Dilla" Thomas is a Chicago historian, cultural worker, and public employee who has gained recognition as a social media influencer, particularly on TikTok, for his engaging short videos about Chicago history. A lifelong resident of Chicago's South Side, he has been recognized with awards such as the 2022 Tourism Ambassador of the Year by Choose Chicago and the Chicago Public Library Foundation's 21st Century Award. He also co-founded the , dedicated to preserving and sharing the city's history and culture.

This session of Viewpoints will be held virtually on Zoom, giving the EIU alumni network the chance to join from anywhere. The series aims to immerse participants in storytelling, current issues, trending research, and shared campus history. It is designed to showcase the EIU community’s intellectual capital and offer opportunities for reflection and reconnection with campus life.

To attend, please .

ºÚÁÏÉçÇøis committed to providing an accessible experience for all guests. If you require accommodations to fully participate in this event, please contact University Advancement at alumeiu@eiu.edu.

Date/Time Information

Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm

Location Information

Zoom
Virtual

Contact Information

University Advancement
alumeiu@eiu.edu

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