Of the two plays exploring race that Steppenwolf has on stage right now—King James and WHITE—the latter definitely stands out for being not only funnier, but more complex and satisfying in its critique of race, privilege, and power. Written by James Ijames and directed by Ericka Ratcliff, Definition Theatre’s production is a delightfully silly yet […]
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Steppenwolf’s LookOut series opens its doors to younger companies
First Floor’s Plano and Definition’s White connect emerging companies and established artists.
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White? Asian? African? Chicagoans with Middle Eastern and North African roots feel erased by census
Local groups say it’s essential for people to participate even if they don’t see a racial/ethnic category on the form that fits them.
Posted inCity Life
They thought he was an ‘agitator’
Franklin A. Denison was no rabble-rouser, but the Bureau of Investigation said he sparked the 1919 race riot.
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Political parties need to get with the country’s changing demographics—or get left behind
The real takeaway from the 2016 presidential campaign
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Separate, Unequal, and Ignored
Racial segregation remains Chicago’s most fundamental problem. Why isn’t it an issue in the mayor’s race?