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New Memoir Highlights Bronzeville's Rich History & Culture

Clip: 7/16/2022 | 7m 2sVideo has Closed Captions

A new book capturing what it was like to grow up in Bronzeville during the 1950s and 60s

When Blackness was Golden- Observation from the front line” is a memoir by Pemon Rami. It’s a coming-of-age story that gives readers a look into the civil rights movement in Chicago and an era when Black culture and excellence were on the rise.

07/16/2022 | Rating NR

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Chicago Residents Feel Lack of Attention on Gun Violence

Chicago Residents Feel Lack of Attention on Gun Violence

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Clip: 7/16/2022 | 9m 54s | The shooting in Highland Park sparked outrage nationwide. (9m 54s)

The Last Word on the Power of Praise

The Last Word on the Power of Praise

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Clip: 7/16/2022 | 3m 32s | A Chicago poet paying tribute to powerful Black men and women leaves us with the last word (3m 32s)

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