A lost New Yorker finds independence from her fiancé while vacationing in Jackson Hole over the fourth of July holiday in Peak Season (2024). As the daughter of Mexican immigrants, Amy (Claudia Restrepo) is on the fast-track to achieving the American dream. She’s engaged to Max (Ben Coleman), a handsome businessman with a wealthy background. […]
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Chicago is Getting a Professional Women’s Rugby Team in Spring 2025
Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) announced Wednesday that Chicago will host a team for the league’s inaugural season in Spring 2025. The news comes a day after the U.S. women’s rugby team won bronze at the Paris Olympics, the country’s first-ever medal in rugby sevens, for men or women. The historic win inspired businesswoman and sports […]
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Trump Questions Whether Harris is Black in Combative Interview at NABJ in Chicago
Originally published by The 19th CHICAGO — In a live interview with Black journalists during an event in Chicago on Wednesday, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump repeatedly insulted one of the moderators, and questioned Vice President Kamala Harris’ racial identity. Trump also said he “didn’t like” what he saw surrounding the police killing of Sonya […]
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Designing Women: Exhibitions Display Work by Female Artists
It’s said “Behind every great man there is a great woman.” It’s also true that behind some bold works of art are some bold female artists. At least, that’s the case when it comes to the following art exhibitions in Chicago. The imagery of environmental photographer and marine biologist Cristina Mittermeier can be seen in […]
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DNC Announces Accessibility Efforts at United Center and McCormick Place
On the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on Friday, the Democratic National Convention announced a round of accessibility accommodations at main venues the United Center and McCormick Place. DNC officials said in a release that the party is committed to making this year’s convention “the most accessible in history.” “Accessibility should be […]
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Our Songs of the Summer for 2024 [Podcast]
Happy Summer, listeners and readers! Our July 22, 2024, episode of Of Course I’m Not OK is a palate cleanser where co-hosts Karen Hawkins and Katie Morell chat about their top songs for summer. Enjoy! Eds. Note: The featured image above was created using AI, and it was too unhinged not to use.
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That’s A Wrap for Fürstenberg & Film-Focused Documentaries
Forget about summer blockbusters. This season is sizzling with new documentaries on fashion and film, with some feminism thrown in. Thanks to directors Trish Dalton and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge (2024) zooms in on the titular designer who created the classic wrap dress when she was just 22. At the very […]
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People of Color Do Not Need to Prove Patriotism
As the United States of America celebrated itself on the Fourth of July with fireworks, cookouts, parades and mattress sales, it was hard not to reflect on the concept of citizenship and patriotism. What does it really mean for those who are not White, Christian, straight, male, able-bodied, wealthy? Sure, the narrative goes that the […]
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Kamala Harris Raises More Than $81 Million in a Day
Vice President Kamala Harris raised more than $81 million in the 24 hours after President Joe Biden announced the suspension of his reelection campaign, and she signaled her own campaign for president — a new presidential donation record. Harris’ campaign says the influx of cash came from more than 880,000 donors through the progressive-leaning online fundraising […]
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Photo Essay: Muna, Carly Rae Jepsen, Sudan Archives & more play Pitchfork Music Festival
The Pitchfork Music Festival – which featured headlining sets from Black Pumas, Jamie xx, and Alanis Morissette – took over Union Park in Chicago for three glorious days of music and more on July 19-21. The weather was the very definition of perfect and the vibes on-site were nothing short of glorious as acts like […]