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: The Great Migration
Posted inArts & Culture
An examination of Black identity and time
Conceptual artist Nate Young’s “The Transcendence of Time” puts his own family’s Great Migration story on display.
Posted inArts & Culture
Born Ready, In to America, and seven more new theater reviews
A kinder, gentler All About Eve and a multivarious chronicle of the migrant experience are among this week’s best bets.
Posted inArts & Culture
The Humanities Fest goes to Bronzeville
A series of events in the south-side neighborhood is rounded out by a panel and dance party devoted to house music.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
A wish list for better walking and biking in the Black Metropolis
Transit advocate Ronnie Matthew Harris wants to eliminate barriers that physically divide Bronzeville.
Posted inMusic
Spreading the good word about Chicago gospel
Scholar Robert Marovich documents gospel’s Windy City roots in a new book and recommends five Chicago acts at this weekend’s Gospel Music Festival.
Posted inArts & Culture
A new Staple Singers biography doesn’t quite take you there
In I’ll Take You There, Tribune critic Greg Kot tracks the Staple Singers’ march toward freedom.
Posted inBlogs
Reader’s Agenda Mon 5/6: Bill Callahan, the Great Migration, and the Chicago Chamber Musicians
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Monday, May 6.