A Bronx story that relates to the murders in Chicago
By Mark Naison Professor of History, Fordham University Jan. 30, 2013 It’s the mid 1950’s. Howie Evans, a 15 yearold up-and-coming basketball and track star, is shooting hoops in the night center at...
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It’s winter so I’m just dreaming about listening to music on a beach. New music roundup! Stream Sharon Jones (yes, two of my posts mention Ms. Jones this week) and the Dap Kings’ new single, “Give The...
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Justin Bates Brooklyn rapper, Justin Bates (a Chicago native), tells me he often gets “You remind me of someone,” in regards to his sound. YES. Is it Red Man? I’m not sure. But one thing is clear: He’s...
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