Phillip B. Williams’s New Poetry Collection Is a Relevant Read
Photo: Courtesy of Alice James Books In 2005, Rashawn Brazell, a 19-year-old bisexual black man, was murdered in Brooklyn, parts of his body stuffed in garbage bags. The horror of...
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Why Chance the Rapper Doesn't Talk About Rahm Emanuel Publicly
"I don’t really follow Rahm’s politics, and the things that I have followed I wasn’t necessarily down to align myself with."
Chi-Raq Is a Wasted Opportunity
The latest Spike Lee joint premieres nationally today.
Lena Waithe Will Portray Real Life on the South Side in Her New Show
The Master of None breakout star and South Side native dishes about her busy year.
The Revival Wants to Bring Improv Back to the South Side
The new Hyde Park comedy club opens tonight.
Behind the Scenes at Chance the Rapper's Cover Shoot
The Chicagoan of the Year brought his White Sox pride to the shoot.
Chance the Rapper
As the South Side native blows up on the national music scene, he’s committing himself to making a difference at home.
How Empire and Being Mary Jane Tackle Politics and Race
The ways both shows address important issues in America range from creative to cringe-worthy.
Three Local Artists Respond to the Black Lives Matter Movement
Musician David Boykin, poet Phillip B. Williams, and artist Pauline Kochanski add their voices to the national conversation this fall.
Five Things to Know About the Trailer for Spike Lee’s Chi-Raq
Early footage appears to confirm a few things you already heard—and some you may not have.