One book that echoes the themes explored in Langston Hughes's poetry is The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Du Bois. This ...

A showcase of teens’ talent and creativity includes flower silhouettes, neon acrylic artwork inspired by the artist Derrick ...

Featuring free classical music performances, poetry walks, historical discussions and even a 'drunk history' comedy show, ...

Barry Michael Cooper, a pioneering journalist and screenwriter, died on Tuesday, Jan. 21, in Baltimore, Md., at 66.

I like it with Greek yogurt, but it’s terrific with whole milk, too, and doesn’t do poorly at all on its own, like a kind of ...

In one-man show at Chicago Shakespeare, writer-performer Michael Shayan embodies his Jewish Iranian mother and keeps the ...

This year marks Shadow Lounge’s 25th anniversary, and its legacy lives on despite being closed for over 10 years.

Once a symbol of sanctuary, the sprawling tent city now feels more like a target as the fear of looming deportations grips ...

Meet the 47 artists, dancers, designers, choreographers, musicians, gallery owners from Montrose to the Museum District ...

Another Black icon with the name is Eartha M. M. White, a humanitarian and philanthropist. The name, like it sounds, means ...

A pop-up before pop-ups were cool, Club Zebra featured live readings, music performances, poetry, dance, and everything in ...

Claude McKay, one of the most influential figures in the Harlem Renaissance, left behind a rich collection of poetry that ...