The Goodman’s production is lyrical and heartbreaking.
Tag: Sandra Bland
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There are Chicagoans in the 2018 Chicago International Film Festival!
A mostly complete local viewing guide
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365 Ways to Kill an American offers a new perspective on police brutality
The reenactments in Jordan Rome’s video series are designed so white people will empathize with the victims—and then take action.
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Chicago-born Muslim Indian soul singer Zeshan B calls for black and brown unity
This week Zeshan B celebrates his debut solo album, Vetted, which blends Indo-Pakistani music and American soul.
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#SayTheirNames: a dance performance draws connections between Sandra Bland and two black women activists
Vershawn Ward of Red Clay Dance performs #SayHerName at Links Hall as part of a solo program titled “The Body Wails, the Body Restores.”
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Chicago’s plan to eliminate traffic deaths stirs concerns of profiling and overpolicing
The Vision Zero initiative brings the possibility of more encounters between police and people using the streets.
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Family of Sandra Bland settles wrongful death lawsuit for $1.9 million, and other Chicago news
Also, a WGN Radio host was suspended for prank calling Rahm on air in the middle of the night.
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Obama reportedly chooses Jackson Park as the site for his presidential library, and other Chicago news
Also, Dick Durbin reportedly won’t make a decision on running against Bruce Rauner until the November election is over.
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Tension among Illinois Republicans heats up ahead of Cleveland convention, and other Chicago news
Also, Chicago remembers Sandra Bland one year after her death.
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In the wake of Charleston shooting, AME Church employs Gatekeepers security team on Sundays
“Not that we didn’t feel safe here before, but we have a new normal now,” says church administrator Morgan Dixon.
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Future of Lucas Museum in jeopardy, missing man found dead in Avalon Park, and other Chicago news
Also, the history of Chicago Public Schools’ financial mismanagement, and Sandra Bland’s mother introduces Hillary Clinton at a Bronzeville campaign rally.
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James Baldwin has something important to tell you
This House Believes the American Dream Is at the Expense of the American Negro re-creates a debate that couldn’t be more relevant to the time of #BlackLivesMatter.