year
Dear, Old “U” is founded
The public research university in University Park, Indiana, begins its institutional history.
Security Among TitlesDear, Old “U”University Park, Indiana
1820
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year
Eigan’s alma mater is founded
The independent all-boys college in Robertsville, Indiana, opens.
Grown Folks’ BusinessEigan’s Alma MaterEigan Ivey GloverRobertsville, Indiana
1832
1868
year
University of California, Berkeley is founded
A real-world institution later connected to Hanjoon Jee and Aegan Ivey Washington through their education.
BerkeleyHanjoon JeeAegan Ivey Washington
year
Sable School of the Performing Arts is founded
The independent performing arts school in Lakeview, Chicago, enters the shared universe.
Between Two GuysSable School of the Performing ArtsRoman Pierre Dubois
1885
year
Fallston, Georgia is founded
The Centre County city later known as Eigan Ivey Glover’s hometown is established.
Security Among TitlesFallston, GeorgiaEigan Ivey Glover
1889
year
The Academy is founded
The independent preparatory school in Lincoln Park, Chicago, begins its history.
Grown Folks’ BusinessThe AcademyAegan Ivey Washington
1911
decade
The Salmon Squad is formed
A posse of gay men forms to protect the gay community through responsive and preventative violence.
Grown Folks’ BusinessThe Salmon SquadHanjoon JeeJulianAeganRam
1980s
year
Daddy Halsted’s is founded
The Italian-inspired eatery on North Halsted Avenue opens in the shared universe.
Between Two GuysDaddy Halsted’sChicago, Illinois
1983
January 21, 2009
day
Pearson v. Callahan is decided
The real-world decision to which Eigan Glover responds in “They Redefined Freedom.”
Eigan Ivey Glover“They Redefined Freedom”Qualified immunity
Supreme Court opinion June 25, 2013
day
Shelby County v. Holder is decided
The real-world decision to which Hanjoon Jee responds in “They Convinced You To Call It Freedom.”
Hanjoon Jee“They Convinced You To Call It Freedom”Voting Rights Act
Supreme Court opinion