Arts

77 Beats Gives Final Performance

77 Beats, a citywide initiative that brings together performers from Chicago’s 77 community areas, gives their final performance at the Logan Center on November 11th.

By Alexandra Davis, Estelle Higgins, and Camelia Malkami / November 15, 2016

Nationally-renowned activist poet performs “Million Dollar Melanin”, a poem about the societal and personal history of black discrimination and the journey of self-worth.

A young local student opens the 77 Beats Closing Celebration with a benediction. ()

The University of Chicago’s Middle East Music Ensemble performs. ()

A performer from the Middle East ensemble sings. ()

The Greater House of Prayer brings passion and energy to the Logan Performance Hall at the 77 Beats Closing Celebration. ()

A local hip hop artist speaks passionately about the recent election and deep-seated societal issues. ()

Nationally-renowned activist poet performs “Million Dollar Melanin”, a poem about the societal and personal history of black discrimination and the journey of self-worth. ()

The Greater House of Prayer performs “We Shall Overcome.” ()

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