100 years ago, Louis Armstrong came to Chicago and changed music history
Armstrong landed in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood 100 years ago. How did the city influence his music and vice versa?
Armstrong landed in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood 100 years ago. How did the city influence his music and vice versa?
The Metropolitan Planning Council and the Latino Policy Forum offers a glimpse at some obstacles facing Latino workers and some solutions.
My mother and grandmother were somehow able to reconcile their resistance to colonialism with their love of Queen Elizabeth II.
Some Chicago neighborhood origin stories may surprise you.
Historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas examines the late “Star Trek” actress’ local roots.
Chicago has shaped American politics through its political conventions, beyond the notorious 1968 Democratic National Convention.
WBEZ’s Lisa Labuz and historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas discuss the history of Chicago’s Chinatown neighborhood at the turn of the 20th century.
Once the candy-making capital of the world, few candy factories remain in Chicago. Urban historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas talks about candy manufacturing in Chicago from boom to bust.
Historian and WBEZ contributor Shermann “Dilla” Thomas looks back at the music and culture of Chicago’s Jazz era with host Lisa Labuz.
WBEZ contributor Shermann “Dilla” Thomas talks about the history and future of Chicago’s Chinatown neighborhood.