![]() ![]() That well-lived life belonged to Lerone Bennett, Jr., the esteemed senior editor of Ebony magazine. And there was much of that: magnificent sculpture framed pictures and certificates a sound system of old-school stereo components a wardrobe with items you’d snag immediately if you saw them at a thrift shop, for their quality and taste. We were drawn there by the chance to see, and perhaps acquire, evidence of a life well lived. ![]() There was also a large living room, which wrapped around into a small dining area, all with magnificent views. It had a small kitchenette, better for quick meals and entertaining guests than preparing extravagant feasts. Several rooms spooled off from the central hallway: four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an office space and entertainment area which both overlooked the lake. The domicile itself was not remarkable, save for its deceptive spaciousness. It was a raw, dreary Saturday morning in April 2018 when a few dozen or so of us made a pilgrimage to a Hyde Park condo along South Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. ![]()
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