A look back at the Nation of Islam’s Influence on south-side neighborhoods during the 1960s and 1970s.
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A coach house in Chicago’s land of mansions
The charming Kenwood art studio of Candace Hunter and Arthur Wright has a rich history.
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Did the NBA blacklist former Chicago Bulls player Craig Hodges because of his political beliefs?
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.
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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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Patrick Haggerty carries on the spirit of Lavender Country
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 inFood & Drink
Bean pie, my brother?
The Nation of Islam’s iconic dessert is still around, if you know where to look.
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A food truck law that pleases no one but the pols and other food news bites
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
A show of prison photographs taken by Reader contributor Lloyd DeGrane over the course of a decade.
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Forty Years: A weekly series in which we take a look at a specific year in Chicago history via the pages of the Reader.
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Eyes on the Prize
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.