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By SIU Press
“This first comprehensive account of the Illinois village of Kaskaskia covers more than 200 years in the vast and compelling history of the state. David MacDonald and Raine Waters explore Illinois’ first capital in great detail, from its foundation in 1703 to its destruction by the Mississippi River in the latter part of the 19th century, as well as everything in between: successes, setbacks, and the lives of the people who inhabited the space.
Posted on May 28, 2019
Ginger Heals, In Pilsen
“To the Filipinx community, luya (ginger) has healing properties, just as it does in many other Asian cultures. Organized by multidisciplinary artists from the Chicago Filipinx diaspora, Luya is a welcoming space for poets of color to express themselves to an audience that understands where they’re coming from. Whether you’re a spoken word veteran, or someone just starting to find your voice, we’re here for you. Perform with or without music, alone or in a group, stick to the theme or don’t – all we ask is that you bring your whole self to the mic.”
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Through Poetry, Luya Bridges Gaps and Diasporas in Chicago.
Posted on May 22, 2019
Surprises: Boys Wearing Make-Up And Kids Being Bald
Oak Park author Malayna Evans and publisher Tantrum Books will release Jagger Jones & The Mummy’s Ankh, a debut middle-grade novel, on May 28.The story draws on the author’s Ph.D. in Egyptian History from the University of Chicago and features diverse protagonists, inspired by her son, who told her, at 9-years-old, that he wanted to read a book featuring a biracial American kid like him visiting ancient Egypt.
Posted on May 21, 2019
By Sally Young/The Conversation
News Corp must have been startled to find itself becoming one of the major issues in the Australian election campaign. But this is just another sign that, in recent years, the company’s ability to read the public mood has gone wildly off-kilter.
From attacking the decision of the jury in the sexual assault trial of Cardinal George Pell to last week’s Daily Telegraph attack on Bill Shorten using his deceased mother as ammunition, there are mounting signs of panic and folly at one of Australia’s largest media companies.
Posted on May 20, 2019
By SIU Press
After a series of victories through Mississippi early in the spring of 1863, General Ulysses S. Grant’s Army of the Tennessee had reached the critical point in its campaign to capture Vicksburg. Taking the city on the hill would allow the Union to control the Mississippi River and would divide the Confederacy in half. Confederate morale was low, and a Union victory in the war appeared close before the start of Grant’s assault against General John C. Pemberton’s Army of Mississippi.
Posted on May 9, 2019
By Chicago Zine Fest
On May 16-18, Chicago Zine Fest (CZF) will present its 10th annual celebration of independent publishers from the Chicago area and across the nation. With more than 250 exhibitors and 3,000 visitors expected to attend our three days of events this year, CZF is proud to be one of the largest zine fests in the United States.
Highlights of our 2019 festival include kickoff events at DePaul University on Thursday, May 16, readings by zinemakers and a zine-centric live game show on Friday, May 17, and an exhibition day featuring hundreds of exhibitors, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and more on Saturday, May 18, followed by an official afterparty. We’re excited to welcome back many of our founding organizers and other friends of the fest as special guests this year.
Posted on May 6, 2019
By Q104.3 New York
Former Nirvana manager (and well-known record exec) Danny Goldberg talks about his new book, Serving the Servant: Remembering Kurt Cobain.
Posted on May 1, 2019
