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Arts and Culture

Chicago Writer, Tina Andrews, tells the story of England’s First Black Queen

Tina Andrews is a multi-talented actress, writer, author, and producer who has dedicated her life to investigating black female history to uncover those erased...

Experimental Design Lab Launches on South Side

Dorchester Industries, the design and manufacturing arm of Theaster Gates Studio, in partnership with Rebuild Foundation and Prada Group, today announced the launch of...

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winning author Colson Whitehead to headline Printers Row Lit Fest in Chicago

Printers Row Lit Fest, the largest free outdoor literary showcase in the Midwest, announced two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and National Book Award winner Colson...

Bronzeville Art District Tour Shines Light on Black Art

Andre and Frances Guichard, owners of Gallery Guichard and founders of the Bronzeville Art District Art Tour. They are also known as the Mayor...

Chicago Youth Artists and Activists Set to Share their Talents for Social Change

Collaboraction, an ethno-diverse social justice organization that uses theater and performance to incite social change in Chicago, announced The Light, a radical new program...

Why doesn’t Angela Bassett make as much as White female actresses?

by Sherri Kolade Dynamic Hollywood Actress Angela Bassett is getting a pay upgrade and is now making over $450,000 an episode in a television series, Deadline reported,...

Chicagoland Youth Artists Commissioned for Steppenwolf Arts Center

Steppenwolf Theatre Company announced the artist selected for its Loft Teen Arts Project. The visual art competition provides commissions of $1,500-$2,500 to young Chicagoland...

Imagine Just Initiative seeks a Shared Vision for an Anti-Racist Arts and Culture Sector.

Enrich Chicago launched a new initiative to create a shared vision for the anti-racist art and culture sector.  Imagine Just seeks to tap into...

Ida B. Wells Honored with a Monument in Bronzeville

The Ida B. Wells Monument was unveiled Wednesday at 37th & Langley among a crowd of spectators, public officials, Bronzeville, and former Ida B....

Ready, Set, Go: Black Americans Have Sights On Moving to Different Countries

Coming off the heels of 2020, one thing is for certain: racism is alive and Black Americans are tired. Last year’s pandemic allowed for a...
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