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Nov 9, 2016
The Humanities Fest goes to Bronzeville
A series of events in the south-side neighborhood is rounded out by a panel and dance party devoted to house music.
By Aimee Levitt
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A new Staple Singers biography doesn't quite take you there
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critic Greg Kot follows the march toward freedom for a family of protest-music royalty—but gets lost along the way.
By Aimee Levitt
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Mar 23, 2017
Born Ready
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In to America
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All About Eve
and a multivarious chronicle of the migrant experience are among this week's best bets.
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Transportation
Aug 23, 2016
A wish list for better walking and biking in the Black Metropolis
Transit advocate Ronnie Matthew Harris wants to eliminate barriers that physically divide Bronzeville.
By John Greenfield
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May 28, 2015
Video
Spreading the good word about Chicago gospel
Scholar Robert Marovich documents gospel’s Windy City roots in a new book and recommends five Chicago acts at this weekend's Gospel Music Festival
By Peter Margasak
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A City Called Heaven: Chicago and the Birth of Gospel Music
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Bleader
May 6, 2013
Reader
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What's on the
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By Drew Hunt
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