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• Exploring the Sensual Tapestry: A Journey through the History of Erotic Stories and Online Platforms

  27-05-2024 22:48 via chicagoreader.com
  
  Erotic literature, with its tantalizing narratives and vivid imagery, has existed for centuries, weaving its way through cultures and epochs, captivating readers with its exploration of human desire and passion. From ancient civilizations to contemporary digital platforms, the evolution of erotic storytelling mirrors the ever-changing attitudes towards sexuality and the human experience. In this article, […]
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• Kim Gordon keeps it freaky and far-out on The Collective

  27-05-2024 21:58 via chicagoreader.com
  
  It’s been interesting to see how the members of Sonic Youth have tackled their solo careers since the landmark experimental rock band suddenly split up in 2011. Their paths have often suggested that Sonic Youth were a phenomenon greater than the sum of their parts, to put it politely. The output of guitarist Thurston Moore […]
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• Esteban Flores of Slow Joy champions his Mexican American heritage with southwestern grungegaze

  27-05-2024 21:21 via chicagoreader.com
  
  Slow Joy is the solo project of vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Esteban Flores, a second-generation Mexican American born and raised in New Mexico, and his heritage radiates throughout his music. “It’s the bass undertone to the treble,” he tells me over Zoom from his home in Dallas. As the grandchild of a pastor at a conservative […]
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• Reverence and Service: Mark Buford On Why Memorial Day Should Matter To Us

  27-05-2024 16:11
  
  Memorial Day also encapsulates the perspectives and experiences of African Americans. The holiday explores our reflections on the sacrifices made by veterans; it is also a day of participation in traditions such as family gatherings and barbecues, a chance to advocate for equitable treatment of veterans. The holiday is also a time to honor the memories of those who served by taking part in community engagement and support initiatives. 
  Mark Buford, a military veteran, Chicagoland real estat
  
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• Review: Backspot

  27-05-2024 16:00 via chicagoreader.com
  
  D.W. Waterson’s Backspot, at first glance, is a lot like any number of other sports films. There’s an ambitious protagonist and a gruff coach (Evan Rachel Wood) with (maybe) a heart of gold. There are training montages. There are setbacks, and relationships fray under the high-stakes pressure. And, of course, there are triumphs, victories, and […]
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• Guns Are Killing Young Black People in Rural America, Too

  27-05-2024 15:45
  
  A combination of limited opportunities, lax gun laws and a sense of hopelessness are likely causes for increasing gun deaths among young Black people in rural enclaves and small towns. (Credit: Luka Lajst from Getty Images Signature).
  This article was originally published on Word In Black.
  By Jennifer Porter Gore
  Overview:
  The scourge of gun violence, the leading cause of death for Black youths under 21, is a growing problem for small towns and rural areas that don’t get as much atten
  
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• Black Woman Earns College Degree At 79

  27-05-2024 15:00
  
  Photo: troy.edu
  A 79-year-old Alabama woman has earned her college degree.
  According to Fox 8, Angerline Day, 79, recently walked across the graduation stage and accepted her diploma from Troy University.
  “I don’t give myself any expiration dates on anything,” Day said.
  Day said she had dreamed of getting a psychology degree when she was younger but couldn’t afford it. Day was enrolled in Alabama State University after high school but didn’t have the money to finish
  
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