From a radio show in Utah to boat parties on the River Thames in London, DJ Purple's seen the various flavors of house music around the world, in part thanks to his service in the air force. "Being from Chicago, I already knew what house music was, I had listened to it for quite a while, but then you go somewhere else and you see other people appreciate it the same way that you do. It's like, this is awesome."

SSW Radio hosts Olivia Obineme and Sam Larsen chatted with DJ Purple as part of our community DJ series on WHPK.

South Side Weekly Radio airs live on Tuesdays from 3-4pm at WHPK 88.5 FM - The Pride of the South Side - with your hosts Andrew Koski, Sam Larsen, and Olivia Obineme.

The bumper at the beginning features members of the rap collective HUEY Gang and was produced by Jed Lickerman.

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South Side Weekly's Olivia Obineme and Bridget Newsham went to the March For Our Lives protest in Union Park. Chanting and speeches echoed through the park, describing the importance of the protest and the demands necessary for the community to fight the complexities surrounding gun violence in Chicago.

South Side Weekly Radio airs live on Tuesdays from 3-4pm at WHPK 88.5 FM - The Pride of the South Side - with your hosts Andrew Koski, Sam Larsen, and Olivia Obineme.

The bumper at the beginning features SSW reporter Erisa Apantaku and was produced by Jed Lickerman.

For more news, visit www.southsideweekly.com.

“At one time, it’s not like this anymore, but at one time in the 70s and definitely thru the 80s, Hyde Park had a lot more music.” Lofton Emenari, longtime WHPK jazz DJ, joined us live on SSW Radio as part of our WHPK community DJ series. “Jazz,” Emenari said, “does not have the broad-base media outlet that it once had.” We talked about his show “What Is This Thing Called Jazz” and also took a deep dive into WHPK history.

South Side Weekly Radio airs live on Tuesdays from 3-4pm at WHPK 88.5 FM - The Pride of the South Side - with your hosts Andrew Koski, Sam Larsen, and Olivia Obineme.

The bumper at the beginning features members of the rap collective HUEY Gang and was produced by Jed Lickerman.

For more news, visit www.southsideweekly.com.

The Weekly Read's encounter with ShoeDazzle.

This Weekly Read was produced by Erisa Apantaku. Music heard during the Weekly Read is "The Cypher" by Audiobinger available on www.freemusicarchive.org.

South Side Weekly Radio airs live on Tuesdays from 3-4pm at WHPK 88.5 FM - The Pride of the South Side - with your hosts Andrew Koski, Sam Larsen, and Olivia Obineme.

The bumper at the beginning features SSW reporter Bridget Vaughn and the Chicago band Malafacha and was produced by Jed Lickerman.

For more news, visit www.southsideweekly.com.

We opened our March 20th with a story from Do Not Submit: Englewood. Angel Simmons, co-host of the live storytelling show, shared her experience of being trapped in snow storms and how she learned the importance of rest.

South Side Weekly Radio airs live on Tuesdays from 3-4pm at WHPK 88.5 FM - The Pride of the South Side - with your hosts Andrew Koski, Sam Larsen, and Olivia Obineme.

The bumper at the beginning featured Chicago scholar, artist, and activist Eve Ewing and was produced by Jed Lickerman.

For more news, visit www.southsideweekly.com.

Sergio Mims needs no introduction. "I'm here. Come get me." Enough said.

The film critic and host of "Stuff From My Collection" on WHPK popped into the studio for a live interview as part of our WHPK Community DJs series and boy were we glad to have him! Sergio told us about his enthusiasm for classical music, shared his take on a few recent films, and explained why his new passion is reviewing older films from Black filmmakers.

South Side Weekly Radio airs live on Tuesdays from 3-4pm at WHPK 88.5 FM - The Pride of the South Side - with your hosts Andrew Koski, Sam Larsen, and Olivia Obineme.

The bumper at the beginning featured Chicago scholar, artist, and activist Eve Ewing and was produced by Jed Lickerman.

For more news, visit www.southsideweekly.com.

How is your neighborhood represented in history or museums? Students in UIC's Center for Literacy Family Start (FAST) Learning and Support Service have been examining that question in their latest unit "Our City, Our Museum." The unit is a first step in a new direction for UIC's adult education programs.

South Side Weekly's Erisa Apantaku talked with instructors and students about their work for "Our City, Our Museum." Some students shared research they did into the history of their community, while others dug into the histories of their own families. The result: an intimate museum of Chicagoans.

Music heard during Chivon Multrie's description of the events was “Cash Rules” by Ari de Niro, available on www.freemusicarchive.org.

South Side Weekly Radio airs live on Tuesdays from 3-4pm at WHPK 88.5 FM - The Pride of the South Side - with your Andrew Koski, Sam Larsen, and Olivia Obineme.

The bumper at the beginning features SSW reporter Bridget Vaughn and the Chicago band Malafacha and was produced by Jed Lickerman.

For more news, visit www.southsideweekly.com.

It's Women's History Month.

Each Weekly Read is written and directed by The Weekly Read - who is a Black, middle-aged, female amalgamation of south side Chicago living, western Pennsylvania parenting, Catholic school education, and one too many racial, social, and economic disparities.

This Weekly Read was produced by Erisa Apantaku. Music heard during the Weekly Read is "The Cypher" by Audiobinger available on www.freemusicarchive.org.

South Side Weekly Radio airs live on Tuesdays from 3-4pm at WHPK 88.5 FM - The Pride of the South Side - with your hosts Andrew Koski, Sam Larsen, and Olivia Obineme.

The bumper at the beginning features members of the rap collective HUEY Gang and was produced by Jed Lickerman.

For more news, visit www.southsideweekly.com.

"I want the playmix to be kind of like a mystery. I haven't posted any lyrics. I haven't posted any samples, any credits really. There's no track listing for it that's external. So it's kind of like you just turn it on and you get wrapped up in this thing."

What is a playmix? That's what South Side Weekly's Erisa Apantaku wanted to know. She interviewed Plus Sign about their new playmix #pleasureboy. Plus Sign talks about how they made the playmix, why it's one long track, and how #nomoneynoborders factors into the music they make.

South Side Weekly Radio airs live on Tuesdays from 3-4pm at WHPK 88.5 FM - The Pride of the South Side - with your hosts Andrew Koski, Sam Larsen, and Olivia Obineme.

The bumper at the beginning featured Chicago scholar, artist, and activist Eve Ewing and was produced by Jed Lickerman.

For more news, visit www.southsideweekly.com.

Residents of Woodlawn convened last Saturday for the ninth Woodlawn Community Summit. South Side Weekly Senior Editor Christian Belanger attended and captured prayers, keynote speeches, and thoughts on the changing neighborhood from community members.

Read Christian's article on the summit here: https://southsideweekly.com/woodlawn-community-summit-confronts-visions-neighborhoods-uncertain-future/

South Side Weekly Radio airs live on Tuesdays from 3-4pm at WHPK 88.5 FM - The Pride of the South Side - with your hosts Andrew Koski, Sam Larsen, and Olivia Obineme.

The bumper at the beginning features SSW reporter Bridget Vaughn and the Chicago band Malafacha and was produced by Jed Lickerman.

For more news, visit www.southsideweekly.com.