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Poet José Olivarez Attempts to Resist Empire in ‘Promises of Gold’
Published in February, the collection of poems wrestles with the legacy of colonialism and capitalism The post Poet José Olivarez Attempts to Resist Empire in ‘Promises of Gold’ appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Churches of Color Stand Shoulder to Shoulder at ‘Unity Good Friday’
Christian churches from Englewood, Tri-Taylor, and Pilsen come together for a day of worship The post Churches of Color Stand Shoulder to Shoulder at ‘Unity Good Friday’ appeared first on South Side Weekly.
CSU Staff and Faculty Push Back Against Years of Austerity
After ten days of striking, ten months of bargaining, and years of state budget cuts, the Chicago State University union has reached a tentative agreement to better the future of the South Side school The post CSU Staff and Faculty Push Back Against Years of Austerity appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Walmart closes three stores on the South Side
Walmart closes three stores on the South Side Last week, Walmart announced it would be abruptly closing four stores in Chicago, three of which are on the South Side. The retail supergiant gave communities just five days’ notice, leaving some without an accessible or affordable grocery store. In addition to a supercenter in Chatham (8431 […] The post Walmart closes three stores on the South Side appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Shawnee Dez Emerges From Her Shadow
wo days before Shawnee Dez released their debut album MOODY UMBRA, the alternative R&B musician invited more than thirty of their closest friends, collaborators, and supporters to an album listening party. The crowd was jam-packed together—either seated on the floor or in rows of fold-up chairs—and bathed in blood-orange light inspired by the 2018 Italian […] The post Shawnee Dez Emerges From Her Shadow appeared first on South Side Weekly.
The Past and Future of Chicago Bus Rapid Transit Lives on Ashland Avenue
A discarded, ten-year-old plan to create dedicated bus lanes on Ashland is a blueprint for what the city’s transit could look like The post The Past and Future of Chicago Bus Rapid Transit Lives on Ashland Avenue appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Investigating R. Kelly: A Review of ‘Soulless’
'Soulless: The Case Against R. Kelly', journalist Jim DeRogatis details twenty years of working to bring justice to survivors of the R&B giant The post Investigating R. Kelly: A Review of ‘Soulless’ appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Chicago State University faculty go on strike
Chicago Latino Film Festival runs April 13–23 The Chicago Latino Film Festival is back for its thirty-ninth year, holding it down as the longest-running Latino film festival in the country. Chicagoans can catch screenings from April 13–23. The majority of the screenings are being held at Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema, located at 2828 N. Clark […] The post <strong>Chicago State University faculty go on strike</strong> appeared first on South Side Weekly.
With Record Label Lunt and Oglesby, Hameedullah Weaver ‘Makes the Unfamiliar, Familiar’
With record label Lunt and Oglesby, Hameedullah Weaver releases introspective debut The post With Record Label Lunt and Oglesby, Hameedullah Weaver ‘Makes the Unfamiliar, Familiar’ appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Final Mayoral Forums Tackle Environmental Racism and Police
Johnson and Vallas seemed to align in some ways on setting up a Department of the Environment, but clashed on other issues The post Final Mayoral Forums Tackle Environmental Racism and Police appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Op-Ed: Paul Vallas Failed to Pay Public Pensions
The Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund was in reasonably good financial standing when Vallas assumed control of the schools under Mayor Daley The post Op-Ed: Paul Vallas Failed to Pay Public Pensions appeared first on South Side Weekly.
Chicago’s mayoral election still too close to call, poll
With just days until the April 4 election, mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas are making final pushes for support. Both candidates can still focus on direct outreach in Black and brown communities to earn more votes. Earlier in the week, Northwestern University’s Center for the Study of Diversity and Democracy (CSDD) released a […] The post Chicago’s mayoral election still too close to call, poll appeared first on South Side Weekly.
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