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Arika Linton, Contributing Writer

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By day, Arika works as a nonprofit senior manager in Chicago. The former educator and forever mentor loves sharing her platform with millennials of color. By night, when she's not spending time with her brave and brilliant three-year-old, she enjoys writing about a variety of black culture topics. Her pieces have been featured in Blavity, 21Ninety, Medium.com, Walker's Legacy and The Chicago Defender.

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III Bridges Faiths in Chicago’s ‘Black Jerusalem’ Event

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Trinity United Church of Christ remains a staple in the African-American community. The multigenerational church that leads with Christ, culture and community at the forefront...

YR Media Comes to Chicago, Shifting Media Landscape for BIPOC Youth

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It takes an incredible team of forward-thinking individuals to bridge the gap between creativity and opportunity in Chicago. YR Media creates space for black,...

Gladys Knight Brings Down the House at the Hard Rock

Arika Linton, Contributing Writer -
Seven-time Grammy Award Winning Empress of Soul Gladys Knight brought the house down in front of a sold-out crowd at the Hard Rock Casino...

Chicago Filmmaker Dwayne Johnson-Cochran on New Movie, ‘Heist 88’

Arika Linton, Contributing Writer -
And just like that, Chicago is up 200 points in the new film "Heist 88," written and executively produced by Chicago native Dwayne Johnson-Cochran....

Mark, Ashley Tutson and Karlton Humes Team Up for Chicago Comedy Special

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Chicago natives Mark and Ashley Tutson are a talented husband and wife duo, bringing their first opportunity home to the city. The Tutsons are...

The Surge Institute: Empowering Leaders of Color to Impact Communities

Arika Linton, Contributing Writer -
Suppose you’re like me and constantly pursuing professional and workforce development opportunities that provide access, community and champion leaders of color to serve as...

Troy Pryor’s XL Film Fest Spotlights Local Talent & Industry Legends

Arika Linton, Contributing Writer -
It takes an extraordinary person to be an innovator. You must have a combination of skill, commitment and the right network.  Meet Troy Pryor, the...

Taylar Barrington-Booker: Empowering Black Creators in the Digital Sphere

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In honor of August being Black Business Month, the Chicago Defender is running a series of profiles on our city's dynamic Black entrepreneurs. Meet Taylar...

Deondray and Quincy LeNear Gossfield on ‘The Chi’, Season 6 and the City They Love

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The Producer-Director team behind Season 6 of “The Chi” dishes on their love for Chicago and working with show creator Lena Waithe. Deondray Gossfield and...

This Saturday, Burst Into Books Presents the 2nd Annual W.O.W. Lit Fest

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Burst Into Books is a nonprofit offering literacy and resources for children six months to eighteen years old and providing representation by diverse authors,...
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