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British actor Daniel Kaluuya masterfully slips into the skin of Fred Hampton in Judas and the Black Messiah. Picture: Supplied Shaka King on his poignant capture of the betrayal of an activist in ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ “Judas and the Black Messiah” is without a doubt Shaka King’s magnum opus. Inspired by true-life events, the movie looks at the betrayal of Fred Hampton, chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party. At 41, King, a former student of Spike Lee - he enlisted in a graduate film program at New York University Tisch School of the Arts - does his mento...

Article – Howard Davis A passionate and gripping, inspired by true events, political drama from director and co-writer Shaka King, Judas and the Black Messiah is a informative and instructive tale of human frailty that centers around the charismatic Chicago Black Panther leader … Black Panthers on the Prowl A passionate and gripping, “inspired by true events,” political drama from director and co-writer Shaka King, Judas and the Black Messiah is an informative and instructive tale of human frailty that centers around the charismatic Chicago Black Panther leader Fred Hampton, who was ...

Here's How to Volunteer in Chicago This Earth Day and Beyond Thrillist 4 hrs ago © Plant Chicago There are plenty of ways for citizens to help protect the environment, but supporting local parks and organizations working to preserve our planet is a great place to start. Chances to volunteer abound in Chicago, whether you're looking to pitch in at a public park, urban farm, or farmers market or combat climate change by joining forces with a sustainability-focused advocacy or educational program. We've culled a list of local organizations in need of volunteers to help you get out and give b...

Five seek three trustee seats in Godfrey Dylan Suttles, dylan.suttles@thetelegraph.com FacebookTwitterEmail GODFREY — On April 6, voters in Godfrey will choose between five candidates for three trustee positions. Incumbents Jeff Weber and Nathan Schrumpf are challenged by Sarah Woodman, Rick Lauschke and James Ward. Weber, who grew up in Godfrey, is a graduate from Alton High School and the University of Missouri. He also served was an Army officer. He previously has been president of the Alton School Board, chairman of the Godfrey Planning and Zoning Commission and chairman of the Godfrey...

UpdatedThu, Apr 1, 2021 at 9:24 am CT Reply Township High School District 128, which includes Vernon Hills and Libertyville high schools, is among the school districts where voters will see a long list of candidates to choose from when they head to the polls on April 6. (Shutterstock) LIBERTYVILLE, IL — Suburban school districts across the Chicago area faced many tough decisions in the last year, and plenty of criticism, regarding their handling of schooling during the COVID-19 pandemic. And as we head into Election Day on Tuesday, several school board races are packed with newcomers hopin...