The Cornerstore spoke with Liz Flores about the use of cubism and geometry throughout her work; the power of social media in art; and the relationship between being a business owner and an artist.

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• Image Courtesy of Liz Flores
• Image Courtesy of Liz Flores
• Image Courtesy of Liz Flores

The Cornerstore spoke with Columbia College Chicago Film Professor Michael Caplan about the Premiere of his Nelson Algren documentary on WTTW, the journey of entering the creative world and finding true fulfillment in the arts, and more.

• Used in Chicago’s Nelson Algren — copyright 2007 Seven Stories Press
  Image Courtesy of Michael Caplan

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The Cornerstore spoke with Artist and Designer, Tubsz, about style-writing, blending the practices of graffiti and calligraphy, his work with the Mural Movement in efforts to bring the Black and Brown communities together, and much more.

• Image courtesy of Tubsz
• Image courtesy of Tubsz
• Image courtesy of Tubsz
• Image courtesy of Tubsz

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The Cornerstore spoke with Writer & Editor Maya Schenwar about her work with Truthout, what it means to defund the police, coming into abolitionist work, how non-black people can be better allies, and more.

• Image courtesy of Maya Schenwar
• Image courtesy of Maya Schenwar
• Image courtesy of Maya Schenwar

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The Cornerstore spoke with Chicago Hip-Hop Couple CoolOut Chris and Amina about Urbanized Music, being Hip-Hop parents during this time, and more.

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The Cornerstore spoke with Emily Jungmin Yoon about life in Hawaii, studying Korean poetry, the journey of becoming a writer, A Cruelty Special to Our Species, and much more.

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The Cornerstore spoke with Jahmal Cole, CEO & Founder of My Block My Hood My City about learning from other activists about criminal justice reform during this time, being a self-published author, working on behalf of the community, and much more.

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The Cornerstore spoke with Sir Charles about the recent protests and his role in his community, the importance of the messages in his work, and more.

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The Cornerstore spoke with Liz Abunaw, Owner and Operator of The Forty Acres Fresh Market, about the work the organization is doing, the importance of reaching disadvantaged neighborhoods, and more.

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The Cornerstore spoke with DJ Step about the process of developing his own musical taste and the importance of sports in his upbringing; learning the ins and outs of DJing; the importance of continuing to get fits off even during quaratine; navigating the virtual space DJ scene; and more.

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