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LaShawn Williams, Contributing Writer

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LaShawn Williams is a freelance writer and arts and entertainment enthusiast. She was the arts & culture editor of the award-winning Chicago-centric GapersBlock.com; in addition, her work has appeared on SoulTrain.com, SheReads.com, BlackDoctor.org, Comedy Hype and more. Follow her on Twitter: @MsWilliamsWorld

Comedian T. Murph: Fatherhood Over Everything

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T. Murph, who cut his teeth on Chicago’s comedy stages, is making noise in the world of television; with appearances on shows like “Chicago...

“Seen and Unseen” Puts All Eyes on Social Media and Social Justice

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The May 2020 death of George Floyd sparked widespread outrage and shed new light on systemic racism, particularly with how it was documented for the...

Healthcare and Heartbreak: Chicago ER Doctor On Life During the Pandemic

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The world is still mired in the devastation of COVID-19 and its effect on healthcare, the economy, and society at large will be felt...

ChiArts Alumna Shaqui Reed: Arts, Advocacy and Education

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Shaqui Reed truly has a story to tell; drawing from her mission to uplift Black culture with her award-winning work, this artist, designer, and...

Black Roses Poetically Honors Black Women

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For poet Harold Green III, honoring Black women is both a mission and a movement; in his new book, Black Roses, he dedicates a...

Chicago’s Black Theater Community Bounces Back

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The COVID-19 pandemic greatly affected the entertainment world; while the film and television industry sustained via streaming services, theater, because of its reliance upon...

Ayana Contreras and the Fight to Keep Black Chicago Alive

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The impact of Black Chicago is both incredible and undeniable; from individuals like Curtis Mayfield and Minnie Riperton to institutions like Soul Train and...

“Southern Exposure” Puts the Spotlight on the South Side’s Architecture

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In 2017, photographer and architecture critic Lee Bey curated “Chicago: A Southern Exposure,” an exhibit of his photographs of architecture on the city’s south...

Amanda Seales Mixes Culture and Comedy with “Smart, Funny & Black” Live Game Show Tour

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Photo credit: Elton Anderson Women have made significant strides in the stand-up comedy arena as evidenced in network specials, award nominations and major film and...

‘Ensemble’ by Mark Larson Puts the Spotlight on Chicago’s Black Theater Community

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Chicago’s robust theater scene is indeed a cultural force; however, when it comes to recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the city’s artistic...
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