The impact of Black Chicago is both incredible and undeniable; from individuals like Curtis Mayfield and Minnie Riperton to institutions like Soul Train and of course, The Chicago Defender, the culture has sustained worldwide significance. “Black Chicago is defined by self-determination,” writes Ayana Contreras in “Energy Never Dies: Afro-Optimism & Creativity in Chicago,” her new … Continued
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