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Crime

Scenes and Reflections from Ferguson Protests via a 28 MM Lens

Chicago Talks, January 12, 2014

Tension was slowly building in Ferguson, weeks before the grand jury’s decision in the case…

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Community

Opinion: How to Turn a Moment into a Movement

Chicago Talks, August 8, 2013

After hearing the constant coverage from various media outlets about the Trayvon Martin case, I…

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Community

Black women marrying later, studies show

Chicago Talks, May 13, 2013

Sabrennia Fountain says she gets tired of hearing friends and family members urge her to…

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Editor's Choice

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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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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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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