By Natasha Julius
Ever feel like you’re the worst parent in the world? Don’t worry. You’re not.
Market Update
It’s hard to feel triumphant when the underlying conditions are still so incredibly bleak.
Weak Constitution
Shit, ten mil? That’s a bargain.
School Haze
It’s hard to feel triumphant when the underlying conditions are still so incredibly bleak.
Bat For Sashes
Apparently, this whole feeling-good-in-the-face-of-overwhelming-bleakness thing gets a lot easier when you get to wear a bitchin’ presidential sash.
Pyrrhic Victory
It’s hard to feel triumphant when the underlying conditions are still so incredibly bleak.
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The Weekend Desk Tip Line: Sashy.
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The Sound Opinions Weekend Listening Report: “Jim and Greg love lists so much, they can’t wait until the end of the year to make them. Tune in as they run down the Best Albums of 2012 . . . So Far. And later, they review Americana, the new album from rock legends Neil Young and Crazy Horse.”
The CAN TV Weekend Viewing Report: CAN TV brings you local, relevant issues from Chicago’s neighborhoods and communities. See what’s happening around the city in education, the arts, government, cultural events, social services and community activities.
Community Forum: Center on Halsted
Center on Halsted’s Brian Richardson shares how the community center builds and strengthens the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community.
Saturday, June 23 at 7:30 p.m. on CAN TV21
25 min
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What Future for Our Youth? A Dialogue Between Cornel West & Carl Dix
Public intellectual Cornel West and longtime anti-police brutality activist Carl Dix discuss the impact of unemployment, racial bias, and other societal problems on young people, and potential solutions.
Saturday, June 23 at 8:30 p.m. on CAN TV21
2 hr 30 min
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2012 Human Rights Awards: Uniting for Equal Justice & Power
The Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression recognizes the contributions of local individuals and organizations to defending human rights.
Sunday, June 24 at 9 a.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr 30 min
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United African Organization’s 6th Annual Chicago Summit
CAN TV presents complete coverage of the summit sponsored by the United African Organization.
Africa Matters: U.S. – Africa Policy
Panelists shed a light on the impact the United States’ policies on health, governance and human rights in Africa, and the implications of China ‘s increasing involvement in the continent.
Sunday, June 24 at 10:30 a.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr 15 min
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One Voice: African Leadership in the U.S.
James Thindwa of Chicago ACTS joins this conversation about immigration, civic engagement, and community development among Africans in the United States.
Sunday, June 24 at 12 p.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr
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Africans in Chicago: Oral History
Fatima Traore, president of the Illinois Association of Hair Braiders, highlights how African artistic and storytelling traditions help immigrants maintain a sense of history and identity.
Sunday, June 24 at 1 p.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr
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Keynote Address: Mayor Rahm Emanuel
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Mayor Rahm Emanuel delivers the keynote address at the culmination of the 6th Annual Chicago Summit on African Immigrants and Refugees.
Sunday, June 24 at 9 a.m. on CAN TV21
1 hr 30 min
Posted on June 23, 2012