8/15/26 Studs Terkel event at CHECKOUT, 4116 N. Clark
2 to 3pm
Connecting the feeling tone of the past to the now
Chicago Tribune journalist Rick Kogan in conversation with Melissa Harris & Mary Schmich, creators of the recent podcast docu-series Division Street: Revisited.
Featuring music by Chris Walz.
3 to 4pm
Only in Chicago: exploring underground art, culture, & politics
Chicago History Museum Director of Exhibitions Paul Durica in conversation with oral historians Meghan McGrath and Peter Alter.
Featuring audio from the Studs Terkel Radio Archive.
4 to 5pm
Reflections on the power of community organizing
Writer Alex Kotlowitz in conversation with Jahmal Cole, founder & CEO of My Block • My Hood • My City.
Featuring music by Mark Dvorak.
5 to 6pm
Dream into action
Activist & educator Bill Ayers in conversation with civic leader Zenobia Johnson-Black.
Featuring Studs Terkel’s seminal audio documentary This Train.
6 to 7pm
Move On Up a Little Higher
Featuring gospel & jazz vocalist Tammy McCann celebrating the work of Mahalia Jackson and her long friendship and collaboration with Studs Terkel.
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