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African American and Male: Issues and Opinions

Chicago Talks, November 27, 2012

Robert Hanserd says life as an African American man has not been easy. “I would…

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African-American Politicians Calling for More Minority Contracts for Englewood “Flyover” Project

Chicago Talks, June 30, 2012

African-American politicians are demanding more minority participation in the $133 million Metra bridge construction project…

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Longer Reads

Teacher Talk: Service Learning, Collaboration Produces “The Blues Truth”

Chicago Talks, May 2, 2012

Linda’s Place: The Blues Truth is a short video produced by two classes — Television’s “Culture,…

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Just for Fun

Cinco de Mayo and Polish Constitution Day Concert Bridges Culture with Music

Chicago Talks, May 1, 2012

The well-known Lira Singers and Cuerdas Clasicas String Ensemble will perform a concert of Mexican…

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IL lawmakers seek to extend lottery ticket to benefit AIDS awareness

Chicago Talks, March 13, 2012

Sen. Jacqueline Collins is opposed to gambling, but she finds herself temporarily changing her stance…

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NGOMA African-American performers and the Lira Singers Free at DuSable Museum

Chicago Talks, February 22, 2012

  Here is a two-fer that could only happen in Chicago, home of more Poles…

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Columbia College performs “The Wilson People”

Chicago Talks, March 3, 2011

On February 22 and 23, Columbia College students and faculty performed “The Wilson People,” a…

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African Independence Explored at Film Festival

Chicago Talks, June 19, 2010

The African Jubilee Film Festival opens on June 27 at the  DuSable Museum of African…

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Opinion

  • Chicago’s influential music scene doesn’t get the respect it deserves 
    by Zoey Hill-Hernandez
  • Lost in translation: ‘I would see everyone else writing while I just stared blankly at my paper’
    by Cynthia Alaniz
  • ‘It felt like something was gnawing at my heart’; Columbia student copes with illness of a lifetime
    by Morgan Bruner
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Arts and Culture

  • 23 years later, Mazzy Star’s masterpiece album still casts a spell
    by Triniti Waxman
  • Queer Chicago designer finds niche dressing drag performers
    by Seng Xiong
  • From dorm room to mainstage, Phat Dragon built a comedy cult following 
    by Ava Simone Forster
  • Great Ideas of Humanity exhibit showcases famous quotes made visual 
    by Sh'Mara Chism
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Feature

  • Hairstylist helps clients embrace their own beauty, rather than copy someone else’s 
  • Care for Real food pantry serves North Siders as need grows 
  • Cuddle Bunny: Where visitors can chill out with a furry friend 
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