It was just unofficially Harold Washington week in Chicago as the city celebrated the 100th anniversary of his birth. That’s right—had Harold lived, he’d have been 100 years old on April 15. Everywhere I look I see articles proclaiming Harold’s greatness. Oh, if only he had so much support when he was mayor. Look, I […]
Tag: Muhammad Ali
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Still the greatest
Muhammad Ali is so great, an eight-hour documentary can’t even tell the full story.
Posted inMusic
Rapper SG Ali carries a torch for Cabrini-Green
Rapper SG Ali makes her label debut with her new single and video, “Drank on the Block.”
Posted inArts & Culture
Jamila Woods to perform at 20th anniversary Louder Than a Bomb finals
The musician, poet, and LTAB alum takes the stage during halftime.
Posted inMusic
The gospel according to Mama Lou
Lou Della Evans-Reid spent nearly 40 years as minister of music for Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, but even at age 89 this gospel trailblazer isn’t done spreading the good news.
Posted inMusic
Oldest black-owned nightclub in city faces uncertain future
Harold Washington, Muhammad Ali, and Rick James all dropped in at Taste, the oldest black-owned nightclub in the city.
Posted inMusic
Remembering the Taste Entertainment Center, the hottest south side nightclub in TKTK
Harold Washington, Muhammad Ali, and Rick James all dropped in at the oldest black-owned club in the city.
Posted inBlogs
At long last the African music from Ali and Foreman’s ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ sees release
The dazzling two-CD set Zaire 74: The African Artists presents electric performances from Congolese musical royalty and South African legend Miriam Makeba.
Posted inArts & Culture
An extraordinary life inspires an extraordinary performance at Court Theatre
Man in the Ring takes a swing at the saga of gay boxer Emile Griffith.
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Muhammad Ali’s deep roots in Chicago bloomed on the south side
In honor of Muhammad Ali’s legacy, we take a look back at his life in Chicago.
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Remembering Muhammad Ali’s Chicago years, and other news
Also, Father Pfleger inspired iconic fashion label Versace’s fall ad campaign.
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The Chicago International Film Festival, and the rest of this week’s screenings
New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue
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Karen vs. Rahm—the choice is yours, Chicago
If Karen Lewis runs for mayor, Chicago’s voters will finally have to make up their minds about what kind of mayor they want.
