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NaBeela Washington

NaBeela Washington

NaBeela is a Chicago-based journalist writing about what's possible. She's a fierce advocate of the arts and brings people together around literature and culture. Read more: nabeelawashington.com

Summer Smash Brought the Heat. Chicago’s Still Feeling It. — A crowd forms ahead of Trippie Redd's set. | NaBeela Washington/15 West

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Summer Smash Brought the Heat. Chicago’s Still Feeling It.

Two months later, the festival’s energy, emotion, and performances still echo across Chicago’s hip-hop scene.

By NaBeela Washington • 7 min read

El Silencio No Basta: Líderes de Berwyn Presionan por Transparencia — Foto cortesía de Patricia Ostaszewski.

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El Silencio No Basta: Líderes de Berwyn Presionan por Transparencia

Cansada de las preguntas sin respuesta y pedazos de información, Janel King y otros residentes de Berwyn estan creando nuevas vías para la transparencia.

By Keila Gallardo • 5 min read

Silence Isn't Good Enough: Berwyn Leaders Push for Transparency. — Photo courtesy of Patricia Ostaszewski.

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Silence Isn't Good Enough: Berwyn Leaders Push for Transparency.

Tired of unanswered questions and fragmented information, Janel King and fellow residents are creating new paths to transparency in Berwyn.

By NaBeela Washington • 4 min read

En Key Glock Confiamos — Key Glock empezando su show Glockaveli el 24 de Junio en el centro. | NaBeela Washington/15 West

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En Key Glock Confiamos

El hip-hop de Memphis volvió a la vida en la parada de Key Glock en Chicago.

By Keila Gallardo • 6 min read

In Key Glock We Trust — Key Glock opening his June 24 Glockaveli show in Uptown. | NaBeela Washington/15 West

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In Key Glock We Trust

Memphis hip-hop came alive at Key Glock's Chicago tour stop.

By Nasser N Adams Jr • 5 min read