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Herman Roberts, Hotel Pioneer Who Helped Break Down Color Barriers, Dies
Herman Roberts, known for his role in breaking color barriers in Chicago’s hotel industry, has passed away, his family confirmed to NBC 5.
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Black History Month: Hotel Owners Helped Break Down Color Barriers
Before passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, there were names like Pritzker and Roberts who made a real difference in leading the way toward integration. NBC 5’s Art Norman tell us how Best Roberts Motel and Hyatt helped break-down color barriers.