The Rundown: Arionne Nettles says Black Chicagoans are ‘limitless’
The book “We Are the Culture: Black Chicago’s Influence on Everything” chronicles Black Chicagoans’ impact on dance, music, fashion, hair and even journalism itself.
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The book “We Are the Culture: Black Chicago’s Influence on Everything” chronicles Black Chicagoans’ impact on dance, music, fashion, hair and even journalism itself.
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