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Chisa Hutchinson’s Amerikin to be Directed by Resident Acting Company Emeritus James Black

World Premiere Drama Finally Premieres at the Alley Theatre

The Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre announces the cast and creative team of Chisa Hutchinson’s world premiere drama Amerikin. The play is directed by former Resident Acting Company Emeritus member James Black and runs February 11 – March 13, 2022 in the Neuhaus Theatre. Developed as part of the 2019 Alley All New Festival, the play was scheduled in both the 2019-20 and 2020-21 in-person seasons but cancelled due to COVID-19. Amerikin now makes its world premiere this season.

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Two US Capitol Police officers sue Trump and say he should be held responsible for January 6 attack

Two US Capitol Police officers who say they were injured during the January 6 insurrection are suing former President Donald Trump for inciting the crowd.

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For fans of John Coltrane his lost album is exciting. For the church that worships him, it's a religious event

Eight months before John Coltrane died, he performed a concert at Temple University. During the concert, the legendary jazz musician put down his horn and banged his fists against his chest. He screeched and he squawked. He yodeled and he screamed. He prayed and he sang.

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Julian Castro Unveils Immigration Plan That Rolls Back Trump, Bush-era Laws

Presidential hopeful Julian Castro unveiled an extensive immigration plan Tuesday that would roll back a series of laws implemented under Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump.

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Bounce Sets Tues. July 11 for Season Premiere of In The Cut With Two All-New Episodes Back-to-Back at 9:00 pm (ET)

Star-Studded Ed Gordon Special Premieres Mon. July 17 at 10:00 p.m. (ET)

Bounce will double the laughs by kicking off season three of its hit sitcom In The Cut starring Dorien Wilson and Kellita Smith with two new original episodes back-to-back 9:00-10:00 pm. (ET) on Tues. July 11. All-new In The Cut episodes will continue to premiere Tuesday nights at 9:00 pm (ET) through the summer.

Manchin to give 'clarity' on his position on Biden agenda after expressing major concerns

Sen. Joe Manchin, the pivotal voice who could determine the fate of President Joe Biden's agenda, said he plans to provide "clarity" later on Monday on where he sees his party's massive economic plan headed.

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“Agent of Influence: How to Use Spy Skills to Persuade Anyone, Sell Anything, and Build a Successful Business”

You just had your trench coat to the cleaners. There are new batteries in your undercover wrist-camera, and your listening device seems to be working well. You’ve even found a perfect hidey-place to watch from the shadows. Yep, this seeking-and-capturing-new-customers stuff is hard but that’s what it takes to get ahead, right? Although, wouldn’t it be easier to read “Agent of Influence” by former CIA agent Jason Hanson?

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The Best New Restaurants for 2017

Korean barbecue in London, Danish cuisine in New York and a seafood specialist in Dubai all share one thing in common -- they're served at some of the world's hottest new restaurants for 2017.

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Michael Jackson Gets Sympathetic Treatment in 'Searching for Neverland'

Narrowly focused on the last few years of his life, "Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland" labors to humanize the King of Pop, acknowledging eccentricities but portraying him as an object of sympathy. While reasonably effective dramatically speaking, its reception will likely depend on how one views Jackson's alleged behavior with children.

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Influencers recount harrowing experiences with Daily Harvest Crumbles

Instagram-friendly meal kit service Daily Harvest is facing a firestorm of online backlash over the voluntary recall of one of its products, after a slew of people who consumed it reported becoming ill with mysterious symptoms, including extremely elevated liver enzymes.

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Republicans scramble to end impasse over McCarthy's imperiled speakership bid

Kevin McCarthy faces growing pressure to end the impasse over his imperiled speakership bid after two consecutive days of failed votes.

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Mark Thompson named CNN chief executive and chairman at critical juncture in news network’s history

Mark Thompson, the former chief executive of The New York Times and director-general of the BBC, will be the next leader of CNN, the network announced Wednesday, taking the reins of the renowned global news organization at one of the most pivotal times in its 43-year history.

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The world marks 2 million coronavirus deaths. The real toll is likely much higher

It's as if 10 of the world's largest commercial jets fell out of the sky, every day for an entire year. The official global death toll from the coronavirus pandemic surpassed 2 million on Friday, according to Johns Hopkins University. The tragic milestone came just over a year after the first Covid-19 death was reported in Wuhan, China.

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A Warning Sign for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

A new poll finds cause for concern for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who is seeking reelection in 2022.

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Online Retailer Criticized For Using White Models to Sell “Black Girl Magic” and Other Black Empowerment T-Shirts

Zazzle.com, a popular web site that allows customers to upload images and design their own personalized T-shirts, is under fire after several Black empowerment T-shirts (short-sleeve and long-sleeve) were spotted being worn by white models.

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Project Documents African American-Friendly Businesses During Jim Crow Era

In the days before Yelp and the Internet, there was The Negro Motorist Green Book, or Green Book for short.

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ESPN President Resigns, Citing Substance Addiction

ESPN president John Skipper resigned on Monday, citing a substance addiction. "I have struggled for many years with a substance addiction," Skipper said in a statement. "I have decided that the most important thing I can do right now is to take care of my problem."

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Remembering Legendary Jazz Trumpeter, Burgess Gardner

Legendary Trumpet Virtuoso Burgess Gardner, a composer and former educator, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 20, 2021 at the age of 85. Burgess was a longtime Chicagoan and retired principal in the Chicago Public school system.

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Bretman Rock is Playboy's first openly gay male cover star

Bretman Rock has donned Playboy's famed bunny ears and become the first out gay man to star on its cover.

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Trump’s plan to use Judge Cannon to block Judge Chutkan and avoid trial

Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers see a major opportunity this week to use his criminal document mishandling case in Florida to create an impasse on his calendar for the two federal judges overseeing his major criminal cases.