Why this election matters-a workshop for reporters and the community

Glenn Reedus knows how important the presidential election is in black communities. “That’s the only thing that will drive out the vote,” he says. But his eye is on the election of several new faces to the state legislature from Chicago’s black neighborhoods. “What they know?” he wonders. “Are we going to get people who [...]

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Written by on September 13, 2012

Rhythms of the Season

After a long trip away from home, one of the first things I always do upon our return is take all the kids to buy groceries at our favorite Chinese grocery store. I love watching them zip around, squealing as they load up our basket, “Ooooh! It’s been so long since we’ve had cong you bing!” “Xiao long bao! I want xiao long bao!” and “I haven’t seen this kind of zhu rou gan in soooooo long!”

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Written by on September 13, 2012