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Home » Nation of Islam

Tag: Nation of Islam

Posted inBlogs

A brief visual history of black Muslims in Chicago

by Renata Cherlise May 4, 2017August 18, 2021

A look back at the Nation of Islam’s Influence on south-side neighborhoods during the 1960s and 1970s.

Posted inCity Life

A coach house in Chicago’s land of mansions

by Laura Pearson January 25, 2017August 18, 2021

The charming Kenwood art studio of Candace Hunter and Arthur Wright has a rich history.

Posted inNews & Politics

Did the NBA blacklist former Chicago Bulls player Craig Hodges because of his political beliefs?

by Ben Joravsky December 14, 2016August 18, 2021

In his new book, Long Shot: The Struggles and Triumphs of an NBA Freedom Fighter, the legendary three-point shooter recounts how his on-court success was stopped short by his outspokenness.

Posted inBlogs

Muhammad Ali’s deep roots in Chicago bloomed on the south side

by Renata Cherlise August 2, 2016August 18, 2021

In honor of Muhammad Ali’s legacy, we take a look back at his life in Chicago.

Posted inBlogs

Remembering Muhammad Ali’s Chicago years, and other news

by Kate Shepherd June 6, 2016August 18, 2021

Also, Father Pfleger inspired iconic fashion label Versace’s fall ad campaign.

Lavender Country founder Patrick Haggerty with Chicago native Bobby Taylor, his bandmate in Memory Lane
Posted inMusic

Patrick Haggerty carries on the spirit of Lavender Country

by Leor Galil June 18, 2014August 18, 2021

Forty years later, the man behind the first gay country record teams up with a former Chicagoan to reach out to another marginalized population.

Posted inBlogs

Brother, that’s no bean pie

by Mike Sula November 18, 2013August 19, 2021

Try your luck at home, but it’s a safer bet to buy one.

Posted inFood & Drink

Bean pie, my brother?

by Mike Sula November 18, 2013August 19, 2021

The Nation of Islam’s iconic dessert is still around, if you know where to look.

Posted inBlogs

A food truck law that pleases no one but the pols and other food news bites

by Mike Sula July 20, 2012August 19, 2021

The return of the Nation of Islam’s restaurant, B.K. Park and Jason Chan team up, and more

Posted inArts & Culture

Ten years in the big house

by Sam Worley November 23, 2011August 19, 2021

A show of prison photographs taken by Reader contributor Lloyd DeGrane over the course of a decade.

Posted inNews & Politics

1986

by Michael Miner April 21, 2011August 19, 2021

Forty Years: A weekly series in which we take a look at a specific year in Chicago history via the pages of the Reader.

Posted inNews & Politics

Eyes on the Prize

by Gary Rivlin May 22, 1997August 20, 2021

Over more than two decades, Haki and Safisha Madhubuti have proved that African-centered education can amount to more than a black version of history. It can also be a springboard to a bright future.

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