By Gary Hume | Apr 26, 2023
Chicago has had one of the most corrupt governments in the country, with 30 city council members having been sent to prison in as many years. But it also has a rich history of incubating community organizers who fight back, from Jane Addams in the 19th century to Kim...
By Gary Hume | Apr 26, 2023
When I became the first African-American pastor of the First Congregational Church (FCC) of Detroit in its 150-year history, my European-American and African-American congregants were like two different cultures under one roof. It took me seven years to find a way to...
By Gary Hume | Apr 26, 2023
When the musical Wicked opened on Broadway in 2003, it became wildly popular. Teenagers flocked to the story of the witches of Oz at touring productions all over the country. It ignited a revival of musical theater in mainstream culture. Wicked ‘s success gave...
By Gary Hume | Apr 26, 2023
For more than 30 years, I have been an artist, cultural worker and arts educator in Boston. I believe art is an essential part of life – and a catalyst for social change. In the ’80s, I started an artist-run space for contemporary art that drew kids away...