This Bronzeville church is now a national monument

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September 15, 2023

Chicago church part of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley
National Monument

Bronzeville’s Roberts Temple Church of God In Christ was the location for Emmett Till’s 1955 funeral.
by Tracy Baim | Read more →

Review: Dumb Money
It’s The Big Short, but way better.

by Marah Eakin | Read more →

Review: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
Nostalgia drives this crowded but heartwarming sequel.

by Emma Oxnevad | Read more →

A superb View
Shattered Globe’s revival of Arthur Miller’s tragedy is gut-punchingly good.

by Kelly Kleiman | Read more →

Don’t call Brighter Side of Darkness one-hit wonders
The R&B vocal group had a lone smash with “Love Jones” 50 years ago, but their music deserves to be judged by more than chart success.

by Steve Krakow | Read more →

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Sept. 7 – 20, 2023
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