Chicago Street Corner to Be Renamed in Honor of Professor Donda West
An honorary street renaming is scheduled for Professor Donda West, mother of Ye, at 78th and South Shore Drive in Chicago.
Chicago, IL, September 22, 2026 — A street corner in Chicago is slated for an honorary renaming to honor Professor Donda West. The intersection of 78th Street and South Shore Drive will be recognized in her name.
Professor Donda West, mother of the artist known as Ye, will be commemorated through an honorary street renaming ceremony. The designated location for this tribute is the intersection of 78th Street and South Shore Drive in Chicago.
The details regarding the specific date and time of the renaming ceremony were not provided in the available information. This event marks a public recognition of Professor West’s legacy in the city.
Professor Donda West had a distinguished career in academia. She earned a Ph.D. in English Education from Chicago State University and served as the Chair of the English Department at Clark Atlanta University. Later, she became a professor of English at Chicago State University. Her son, Ye, has frequently cited her as a major influence on his life and career.
The honorary renaming of a street corner is a civic honor that acknowledges the contributions and impact of an individual within a community. While honorary street names do not typically involve changes to the official street address or postal designations, they serve as a significant form of public recognition.
Further information concerning the scheduling of the renaming event, any participating organizations, or specific details about Professor West’s connection to this particular Chicago location was not immediately available. The city of Chicago has a practice of bestowing such honors to notable figures who have made a significant impact on the city or its residents.
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