Derrick Clifton

Upcoming events and recommendations from our listings coordinator

This year’s Black Creativity is a testament to the artists and program leaders who didn’t give up on shining a spotlight on Black art.

In its 50th year the center continues telling women’s untold stories.

The filmmaker overcame many obstacles to achieve her dream, and she’s not slowing down any time soon.

A survey of registered Black voters shows 40 percent would consider staying home for the next election if there’s no action on student loan debt.

The “Jezebel” stereotype is one of three pernicious racist and sexist stereotypes that have been used to rationalize and justify slavery and to spur racist and sexist perceptions and treatment of Black women. The three are the “Mammy,” “Sapphire” and “Jezebel” stereotypes.

Featuring the bond between two enslaved male teenagers, Jones’ debut novel centers Blackness while critiquing white supremacy and anti-LGBTQ oppression.

Trump’s parting shot at diversity education gets panned by historians, as Biden prepares to disband the commission behind the report.

ChiByDesign founder Chris Rudd works to create equity and dismantle racism in the design industry.

Gloria Allen hasn’t just lived a full life as an out transgender woman. She’s helping younger generations of trans people do the same.

“It’s important for us to not let up the pressure,” says Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza.

“I can see the story of my life through the clothes I wore,” Turner said. “There was always a connection.”

The New Yorker on visibility, policy, and the ways his upbringing led him to pursue public office.

Experts in racial equity training and civil rights history say the move is a pre-election stunt.

In appearances last week, the president described Sen. Kamala Harris as “nasty,” “mad” and “angry” — terms with a loaded history for Black women.

What our listings coordinator is musing about this week

Therapists and sleep neurologists explain what’s making people rest uneasy as Chicago eases into a partial reopening.

Due to the pandemic, students won’t have the chance to navigate these rites of passage. Don’t steal their spotlight by posting photos of yourself.

Seeking safety isn’t so easy if you’re battling COVID-19 while Black.

It may be time for one of America’s most problematic faves to either turn off the microphone, or at the very least put her humor where her heart is.