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Chicago Activist Englewood Barbie Battles Heart Condition, Seeks Community Support
Chicago activist Aleta “Englewood Barbie” Clark is fighting a serious heart condition and calling on the community she’s long served…
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‘Becoming Thurgood’ Documentary Brings Supreme Court Justice’s Legacy to Life on PBS
1976 Portrait of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall (Public Domain Photo). This fall, viewers will get a rare and…
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Veteran Boater Sounds the Alarm After Black Yacht Weekend Turns Deadly in Chicago
After a tragic drowning during Chicago’s Black Yacht Weekend, longtime boater Aven Deese shares a sobering eyewitness account—and what must…
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This Independence Day, Remember Fighting Back is America’s Great Tradition
Photo Credit: Markus Spiske, Pexels I told my son recently that we’re descendants of the youngest combatant in the battle…
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African Festival of the Arts Returns to Washington Park for Labor Day Weekend 2025
Photo Credit: Africa International House USA, Inc. The African Festival of the Arts is officially back. After a one-year hiatus,…
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Chicago Weekend Events: Pride Parade, The Color Purple, Tacos & Tequila (June 27–29)
Photo Credit: Getty Images Signature The final weekend of June hits every note—Pride, power, and performance. The 54th annual Chicago Pride…
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