The remarkable flowering of the arts reflecting the Black Power movement of the 1960s and ‘70s was guided by a philosophy of self-determination.
Perspectives
We’re in a golden age of black horror films
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For decades, black characters in horror movies were objects of ridicule, died first or played evil Voodoo practitioners. But now we’re seeing a wave of films created by blacks and starring blacks.
Perspectives
How the new ‘Aladdin’ stacks up against a century of Hollywood stereotyping
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While the 2019 ‘Aladdin’ is a big improvement from the 1992 version, it still recycles some old tropes.
Perspectives
The US white majority will soon disappear forever
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By 2050, the US will be a ‘majority-minority’ country, with white non-Hispanics making up less than half of the total population.
Perspectives
The case for African American reparations, explained
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Thanks to demographic and political changes, Democratic contenders are addressing this issue for the first time.
Perspectives
Martin Luther King Jr., women, and the possibility of growth
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The fabled civil rights leader’s treatment of women bears re-examining in the #MeToo era, as King demonstrated the capacity to evolve before his life was cut short.
Race and Culture
‘Exodus’ examines rise and fall of Chicago’s black population
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A docu-series from WVON looks at the history and data behind Chicago’s decades-long black population decline, and what the city’s racial makeup may look like moving forward.
Perspectives
Making Black Lives Matter
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In her newest book, historian and political activist Barbara Ransby examines the emergent Black Lives Matter Movement, discussing its roots and motivations, its politics and its future.
Perspectives
How Ida B. Wells finally got the recognition she deserves in Chicago
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The civil rights pioneer’s great-granddaughter recounts how grassroots support and social media made the difference in honoring Wells in her adopted hometown.
Perspectives
Asian Americans don’t see same returns on education as whites in Chicago
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The “model minority” stereotype masks the diversity of experiences and racial inequities faced by the city’s Asian Americans, as detailed in a new report.
Perspectives
Kanye’s comments on slavery validate racist policymaking
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The leading black artist’s remark reinforced false and timeworn rhetoric about black labor that has real life policy implications.