Racism Archives - Page 2 of 33

Onstage

When it comes to telling Black womens’ stories, Lisa B. Thompson goes big

Lou Fancher - September 23, 2024

Latest play 'The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body' at Lorraine Hansberry Theatre embraces the universal.

Music

Roar Shack, baby: Enter Mid-Market’s new experimental music hub

Marke B. - September 17, 2024

Local duo The Living Earth Show launches a revitalizing series of live collaborations in the old Mr. Smith nightclub.

Stage Review

In peppy ‘Legally Blonde,’ institutional sexism in pink and white

Charles Lewis III - September 10, 2024

Ray of Light Theatre casting a Black lead in beloved story adds much-needed diversity, but also some confusion.

Healthcare

UCSF moves to fire staffer who challenged school’s stance on Palestine

Griffin Jones - September 2, 2024

Therapist defended renowned doctor who questioned the health impacts of Zionism; now she's facing dismissal.

News + Politics

Why does Trevor Chandler keep hiding his work for AIPAC?

Tim Redmond - August 28, 2024

Five years working for a group that helps to elect Republicans, often right-wing Republicans—and it's nowhere on his campaign website, resume, or what he tells voters.

Protest

DNC week proves there’s more than one way to stand up for Gaza

Caitlin Donohue - August 23, 2024

From uncommitted delegates to some creative protestors, Chicago didn’t let the Dems forget the issue of Palestine

Lit

‘Too Much Too Young’: When British youth fought racism with ska

James Tracy - August 20, 2024

Daniel Rachel's brilliant new history of the iconic 2 Tone record label finds contemporary relevance in riot-roiled UK.

Stage Review

Mumblin’ in Minnesota: ‘Girl from the North Country’ tangles with Bob Dylan

Charles Lewis III - August 6, 2024

Broadway musical mixes Dust Bowl-era drama with classic Zimmy tracks, but the purpose is obscure.

Homelessness

The brutality of criminalizing homelessness

Tiny - June 28, 2024

The Supreme Court decision is another step in the process of legitimizing systems of oppression.

Onstage

Juneteenth reading of ‘3rd & Palou’ humanized 1966 Hunters Point Uprising

Tom Molanphy - June 23, 2024

Biko Eisen-Martin's thrilling work-in-progress play is 'based on the world immediately outside the exit doors.'

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