Chicago Intellectual

12/02/2023

CHICAGO'S WOODLAWN COMMUNITY FEATURED

J. Byron Brazier aims to transform 8 acres of former parking lot into a hub of Black life and culture — and set a national precedent in doing so.

12/02/2023

This weekend, author Gabriel Bump joins us to discuss his new book, THE NEW NATURALS, a touching, timely novel about an attempt to found an underground Black utopia and the interwoven stories of those drawn to it.

Get tickets here! https://bit.ly/3N7tcDI

12/02/2023

NEXT YEAR...WE LOOK FORWARD TO THIS EXHIBITION!!

Happy Birthday to artist and filmmaker Arthur Jafa, who has across three decades, developed a singularly dynamic practice comprising films and videos, photographs, and sculptures.

Next year, we're looking forward to presenting "Arthur Jafa: Works from the MCA Collection" which surveys Jafa’s artistic practice over roughly the last decade through a selection of artworks held in the MCA’s collection. https://mca.social/3Rnn8cI

12/02/2023

This is a MUST SEE!!

09/10/2023

2023 Chicago Sports Summit
October 17, 8 – 11 am
Hyatt Regency Chicago Intellectual
https://chicagosportssummit.com/

Akosua Kafui Accra

2023 Chicago Sports Summit October 17, 8 – 11 am Hyatt Regency Chicago Network with thought leaders in the sports industry. Learn about NIL, Chicago’s inaugural NASCAR street race, Chicago’s pro pickle ball team, the

08/27/2023

Chicago Gourmet looks wonderful!!!

08/27/2023

Dance is powerful!

08/26/2023

CPL and Poetry Foundation present a Chicago Poet Laureate Celebration with Chicago’s Poet Laureate, avery r. young. He will perform alongside other poet laureates Nandi Comer (Michigan), Angela Jackson (Illinois), Amanda Johnston (Texas), E’mon Lauren (Chicago Youth Poet Laureate), and Airea D. Matthews (Philadelphia). Join us for this unique and special celebration of poetry, which will kick off the Poetry Foundation's fall season.

https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/64e39162d0f9343a00e85709?_gl=1*1bmefp8*_ga*MTc2MTkxNDAxMC4xNjkyNzg5NzUy*_ga_G99DMMNG39*MTY5Mjk3NzY1Ni41LjEuMTY5Mjk3NzY2Ni4wLjAuMA..*_ga_92RPWHE421*MTY5Mjk3NzY1Ni41LjEuMTY5Mjk3NzY2Ni4wLjAuMA..

08/24/2023

Chicago!! Celebrate LatinX Writers!

“They'd like to think I have melted in the pot. But I haven't, we haven't.” - Gloria E. Anzaldúa, Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza

The voices of Hispanic writers have always been a part of the American literary landscape. Beginning September 14, celebrate the incredible writing and achievements of Hispanic writers, from the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City to the first Latino to win a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Immerse yourself in the rich history, captivating stories, and profound contributions of Hispanic writers, poets, and authors who have shaped American writing.

Don't miss this chance to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and honor the invaluable contributions of Hispanic writers to the literary landscape of America. Tours are offered daily at 2:00pm, advanced registration is not required.