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    Mar 1, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. 'Hold Fast,' Blue Balliett's new children's book, explores shelter life

    Where to begin in addressing the most pressing needs of the children of homeless families, whose members lack necessities most people take for granted?
    Where to begin in addressing the most pressing needs of the children of homeless families, whose members lack necessities most people take for granted? Do not underestimate the ability of a mystery story to lift and empower even these children, whose...

    Tags: Harold Washington Library Center, Family, Rentals, University of Chicago, Social Issues

    2. Feb 12, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  2. Why We Still Need Black History Month

    Orlando Opinionators - Orlando Sentinel
    A debate exists on whether Black History Month is still necessary on the premise that Black history is American history. People against a recognized month for the study of Black history argue that it only furthers segregation and we should study Black...
    3. Dec 16, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  3. Updated Rockettes show has legs

    THEATER REVIEW: "Radio City Christmas Spectacular" at the Akoo Theatre in Rosemont ★★★ ... The superb director-choreographer Linda Haberman has turned the Rockettes into a legitimate populist dance company.
    At one point in the touring version of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, a show that prides itself on a legacy that dates back to the 1930s, the Rosemont audience is shown archival footage of the Rockettes through the ages. You see the timelessly...

    Tags: Radio City Music Hall, Music Industry, Holidays, Music, Religious Festivals

    4. Feb 17, 2013 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  4. Who says the Big Band era ended? 2 local ensembles argue otherwise

    Anyone who doubted the vitality of big-band jazz in the 21st century should have cruised the Chicago area on Saturday, when two of the city's finest ensembles offered distinctive ways of re-evaluating tradition.
    Anyone who doubted the vitality of big-band jazz in the 21st century should have cruised the Chicago area on Saturday, when two of the city's finest ensembles offered distinctive ways of re-evaluating tradition. Though each concert had its minor flaws,...

    Tags: Culture, Arts and Culture, Entertainment Events, Music, Ray Charles

    5. Feb 15, 2013 |Story| WTXX-LTV

  5. A Tribute to Langston Hughes at Sumner McKnight Crosby Jr. Gallery in New Haven

    Poet, novelist and social activist Langston Hughes would have celebrated his 111th birthday this month. In honor, local artist Katro Storm has curated <em>A Tribute to Langston Hughes</em>, a collection of performance, visual and video art on display at the Sumner McKnight Crosby Jr. Gallery. The opening reception, on Fri., Feb. 22, from 5-7 p.m., will feature a special performance by "Ade" Anthony Thompson, to be filmed by NJ Martin and shown in the gallery from March 4 to the exhibit's close on April 5. <strong><em></em></strong>
    Poet, novelist and social activist Langston Hughes would have celebrated his 111th birthday this month. In honor, local artist Katro Storm has curated A Tribute to Langston Hughes, a collection of performance, visual and video art on display at the Sumner...

    Tags: Arts and Culture, Arts, Television Industry, New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut)

    6. Jan 28, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Fox Searchlight starts production on 'Black Nativity'

    Fox Searchlight Pictures has commenced production in New York on the musical &ldquo;Black Nativity,&rdquo; director Kasi Lemmons&rsquo; adaptation of the Langston Hughes play.
    Fox Searchlight Pictures has commenced production in New York on the musical “Black Nativity,” director Kasi Lemmons’ adaptation of the Langston Hughes play. The cast of the all-black interpretation of the nativity story includes...

    Tags: Angela Bassett, Raphael Saadiq, Tyrese Gibson, Music, Entertainment

    7. Jan 28, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Caldecott, Newbery Medals awarded by American Library Assn.

    The American Library Assn. announced its 2013 <a href="http://www.ala.org/news/mediapresscenter/presskits/youthmediaawards/alayouthmediaawards">book award winners</a> Monday at its annual national conference, held this year in Seattle. While the best-known awards are the John Newbery Medal and the Caledecott Medal, there are dozens of awards, each of which helps librarians bring excellent books to the attention of young readers and their parents.
    The American Library Assn. announced its 2013 book award winners Monday at its annual national conference, held this year in Seattle. While the best-known awards are the John Newbery Medal and the Caledecott Medal, there are dozens of awards, each of...

    Tags: Dr. Seuss, New York Public Library, Emergency Incidents, Services and Shopping, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia)

    8. Jan 21, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  8. Hundreds celebrate King holiday at Baltimore museum

    Children used paper plates, yarn, feathers and beads to make dream catchers decorated with words and phrases like "hope" and "I have a dream" to celebrate the memory of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday while their parents watched President Barack Obama's inauguration on a big-screen television.
    Children used paper plates, yarn, feathers and beads to make dream catchers decorated with words and phrases like "hope" and "I have a dream" to celebrate the memory of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday while their parents watched President Barack...

    Tags: John Lennon, Arts and Culture, Pocomoke City, Museums, Reginald F. Lewis Museum

    9. Jan 21, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. Martin Luther King Jr.: 12 essential reads

    Today the nation honors the life of Martin Luther King Jr., the reverend and activist who led the American civil rights movement. As King studied nonviolence as practiced by Gandhi and imagined by Henry David Thoreau, now his own life and work are the...

    Tags: Gordon Parks, Justice and Rights, FBI, Stanford University, James Baldwin

    10. Dec 14, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  10. Datebook

    Sunday, Dec. 16 'Amazing Nativity' This gospel musical, based on Langston Hughes' "Black Nativity," takes place at 7 p.m. at Celebration Church, 6080 Foreland Garth in Columbia. The musical is the retelling of the birth of Jesus Christ, featuring...

    Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Music, Harriet Tubman, Ellicott City, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

    11. Dec 9, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. Interview: Movie role will keep Jennifer Hudson in holiday spirit

    It's a good thing <strong>Jennifer Hudson</strong> was already in the Christmas spirit Tuesday at her "A Hudson Holiday" party at the House of Blues, because the Oscar-winning actress and Grammy-winning singer will need it for the next few months.
    It's a good thing Jennifer Hudson was already in the Christmas spirit Tuesday at her "A Hudson Holiday" party at the House of Blues, because the Oscar-winning actress and Grammy-winning singer will need it for the next few months. Hudson was recently...

    Tags: Black Eyed Peas (music group), Jimmy Butler, Julius Peppers, Jennifer Hudson, Miami Dolphins

    12. Dec 10, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. 'The Nativity' heads to troubled Englewood

    A noted African-American theater company is moving its popular show about the discovery of Jesus in a manger, staging it in the poor, violence-stricken Englewood neighborhood to illustrate how hope can be found in unexpected places.
    A noted African-American theater company is moving its popular show about the discovery of Jesus in a manger, staging it in the poor, violence-stricken Englewood neighborhood to illustrate how hope can be found in unexpected places. The South Side debut...

    Tags: Fine Artists, Artists, Music, Customs and Tradition, Theater

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