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Columbia College Fashion Student

Chicago Talks, November 18, 2014

Bella Khoshaba is from an Assyrian family. Her parents were not enthusiastic about a degree…

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Audio

Che Rhymefest Smith Raps for Workers and May Day 2014

Chicago Talks, May 1, 2014

Our May Day live coverage begins at 4 p.m, check in with us then.

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Arts & Culture

Young Songsters Keyed up by Rhymefest, Kanye Performing in Pilsen

Chicago Talks, November 19, 2013

In August of 2012, Donda’s House Inc. partnered with The ARK of St. Sabina to…

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Community

Chicago’s Second Chance

Chicago Talks, February 4, 2013

“Hey ma.  Hey mama Jan;  God just gave me another chance.   Rod just gave…

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Chicago’s Multifaceted Artist: Darryl “Lil Man” Howell

Chicago Talks, December 21, 2012February 12, 2024

Darryl “Lil’ Man” Howell, 24, Chicago-born drummer started playing the drums at the age of…

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Underground Sounds of the Windy City

Chicago Talks, January 12, 2012

Three underdog musicians from the Northwest Side aspire to be Chicago’s next Kanye West or…

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Community

TrueStar Radio Special with Two Aldermanic Candidates, One Rapper

Chicago Talks, November 1, 2010

True Star Radio on Sundays at 7 pm on Power 92.3 FM or listen online…

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Hip-Hop Lyrics By: Lucia A. Crespo

Chicago Talks, November 29, 2008

              < ?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” ?>   Lucia A. Crespo…

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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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