In July, I attended a community meeting at the Broadway Armory in Edgewater about the city’s plan to turn the Park District facility into a temporary shelter for asylum seekers. A group of protesters, angry that much of the armory’s programming would be relocated or otherwise disrupted, carried bright yellow signs reading “Don’t Displace Us.” […]
Author Archives: Tyra Nicole Triche
Tink comes home to thank the fans who’ve stood by her from the start
This Sunday at the Chicago Theatre, Tink began her sold-out show by dimming the lights, hushing the murmur of a crowd of thousands. Her voice filled the space as she thanked an ex-lover for his deceit and betrayal: “Thanks for showing me I could survive, I could thrive without you,” she sang. “Thanks for nothing.” […]
J. Cole’s insecurities aren’t Noname’s problem
In “Snow on tha Bluff,” J. Cole complains from the sidelines about how Noname fights for Black people.
Turning life lessons into a Korporate Bidness
“As long as I got YouTube and the latest iPhone, I’m Gucci.”
Started from the Bottomyards, now we’re gentrified
A hyper-colored, Afrofuturistic graphic novel captures how white privilege feeds on Black neighborhoods.
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week
Nilaja Sun’s No Child … and more goings-on 9/17-9/20.
Chicago rapper Noname opens all the doors on the new Room 25
Noname’s debut album mixes her serious social commentary with a new sensuality and humor.
Sketch show Black Boy Joy and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week
Artist/writer/prankster Derek Erdman’s show and more goings-on 9/10-9/13.
The World Music Festival and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend
Fall Out Boy at Wrigley Field and more goings-on 9/7-9/9
The documentary Minding the Gap and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week
Odetta at the Empty Bottle and more goings-on 9/3-9/6.
Heartbreak Hotel and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week
Matianak at Reggie’s Music Joint and more goings-on 8/27-8/30.
People of Culture will be taking over the DuSable Museum this weekend
A celebration of African culture will be happening at the DuSable Museum.
Lyrical Lemonade’s first outdoor festival: scads of Soundcloud rap, thousands of teenagers, and hours of waiting for food
Three Reader writers hash out the highs and lows of the Summer Smash, which showcased a young rap scene that’s innovating a vital new sound but also celebrating alleged abusers.
At the Perry Mansion Cultural Center, Sam Smith wants to reshape the narrative of black life in America
The culmination of his project will be a reconstruction of a slave ship in the museum’s basement.
BlacKkKlansman and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend
Josie Dunn at Lincoln Hall and more goings on 8/10-8/12