Paul Salopek spoke via Skype from somewhere in Saudi Arabia to the summer 2013 class of Columbia Links teen journalists at Columbia College Chicago. Here is an edited…
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On a hot summer Saturday morning, men gathered from all around the city to attend Ministry ONE Men’s Conference 2013. As men made their way…
Competing in population and quality in higher education, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University is a close second to the University of South Africa, with 100, 000…
The Marrakech Cuisine restaurant at 1413 North Ashland Avenue in Chicago serves authentic Moroccan food. Once you get into the store, it’s is as if…
Dieu Donne, a Beninese immigrant who lives in Chicago’s South Side, emigrated to the states because he wanted an opportunity to earn a better education.
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Illinois’ 9th Congressional District Representative, will speak at the annual Pan-African Night fundraiser for the Pan-African Association. The Pan-African Association was formed…
Yasmin Mohamed, a Somali refugee living in Chicago, endured one of the globe’s greatest humanitarian crises, but understanding her future means journeying to ZIP code…
Chicago music fans will have three opportunities to experience live world music this week as Fra Fra Sound will perform in concert. Based in the…