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**The CornerStore**

The CornerStore with Kevin Coval and Tara Mahadevan on WGN Plus from WGN Radio in Chicago.

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**José Olivarez & Willie Perdomo | LatiNext, working together, and more** May 05, 2020
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The Cornerstore spoke with José Olivarez & Willie Perdomo, 2 editors of The Breakbeat Poets Vol. 4: LatiNext, about their current experience with releasing this new anthology into the world right now. José & Willie also express what kind of conversations they hope this book will cause; what it was like working so closely together; and much more.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3750616/3750616_2020-04-27-013216.64kmono.mp3
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Poet José Olivarez
Poet Willie Perdomo at his home in Exeter, NH Daffys and Paperwhites

**Yvette Mayorga | Multi-dimensional art, Latinx experience, and more** Apr 28, 2020
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The Cornerstore spoke with visual artist Yvette Mayorga, about the shift she’s experienced with her creation process during the stay-at-home order. Yvette also touches on her various techniques and use of different color pallets throughout her work, using her art to bring awareness to complexities and intersectionalities, and more.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3748570/3748570_2020-04-18-015710.64kmono.mp3
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courtesy of the artist
courtesy of the artist

**Krista Franklin | Too Much Midnight, the essence of time, and more** Apr 21, 2020
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The Cornerstore spoke with writer and visual artist, Krista Franklin, about her experience thus far during this quarantine and her relationship with time. Krista also shares details about her latest book, *Too Much Midnight*,; her love for science fiction and Afrofuturism; and much more.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3748562/3748562_2020-04-18-003902.64kmono.mp3
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Krista Franklin – Do Androids

**Bambi Banks-Couleé & Khloe Park | Unfriendly Black Hotties, Virtual Drag Shows, and more** Apr 14, 2020
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This week the Cornerstore spoke with Bambi Banks-Couleé & Khloe Park, 2 of the 4 founders of Unfriendly Black Hotties. Bambi and Khloe share the history of Unfriendly Black Hotties, the transition to holding virtual drag shows, the importance of confidence and sisterhood in drag, and much more.

The Unfriendly Black Hotties host a monthly drag show every 4th Friday of the month at Splash Chicago in Boystown. To learn more and/or to support their work, follow the founders on Instagram: Bambi Banks-Couleé, Khloe Park, Miss Toto, and Kenzie Couleé.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3746583/3746583_2020-04-11-005023.64kmono.mp3
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**Kristen Kaza | SloMo From Homo, finding new inspirations online, and more** Apr 07, 2020
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As we continue our quarantine interviews, Kevin speaks with Kristen Kaza (Party Producer and Community Enthusiast) about her continuous efforts to host cultural events within the virtual world. Kristen talks about making the monthly SloMo Party, typically hosted at The Whistler, into a virtual party that has now honed the name SloMo From Homo; the challenges of postponing and completely cancelling events; re-evaluating what it means to host accessible occasions, and much more.

SloMo Party takes place every 3rd Thursday of the month and while we continue to social distance, SloMo Party will virtually host their event via Instagram and Facebook Live. The next SloMo From Homo is Thursday, April 16th. To learn more visit: www.slomoparty.com
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3744770/3744770_2020-04-04-010310.64kmono.mp3
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Corey DeWald for “Queer the Pier” at Navy Pier
Photo Cred: Jaclyn Rivas or @cosmicghost at @reunionchi; Queer Comedy Night
Photo Credit: Mercedes Zapata – Jamila Woods listening party
Photo Credit: Jaclyn Rivas @cosmicghost – Dyke Bar Project
Glitter Guts for @slomoparty “Slomotel NYE” at the Ace Hotel
MCA 50th Anniversary – Lupe Fiasco
Photo Credit: Erik Michael Kommer @slomoparty Whistler Chicago
Photo Credit: Moll JeanNye – @moll_Jean for “Slo ‘Mo From Homo” @slomoparty digital dance party
Kristen Kaza and Kevin Coval Selfie from their interview!

Alex Boutros of Chicago Votes | Advocating for incarcerated individuals, encouraging young voters, and more Mar 31, 2020

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As we continue to practice safe quarantine procedures, Kevin spoke with Alex, Community Organizer for Chicago Votes, via a virtual call to learn more about how she and other organizers are handling the transition into virtual conversation in order to complete their work.

Alex also talks advocating for incarcerated individuals amidst this pandemic, the work of Chicago Votes and encouraging young voters to get to the polls, and much more.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3743287/3743287_2020-03-29-215527.64kmono.mp3

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**Max The Snacktor | His 5 years in Chicago and working in the art scene; Curating shows with Young Chicago Authors, and more** Mar 24, 2020
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On this episode, Kevin Coval and Mercedes Zapata talk with Max The Snacktor as he shares insight into his upbringing in LA; his visual artistry and being the co-founder of Chicago Sleepers; working with Young Chicago Authors and the various shows he’s curated; and much more.

Max is leaving Chicago to return back home to LA and begin working with the great people at Secret Walls. The team can’t thank him enough for all that he has done and will continue to do for the art world. This isn’t farewell, this is see you later!
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3737772/3737772_2020-03-08-230312.64kmono.mp3

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**Raych Jackson & Idris Goodwin | LIVE from Soho House Chicago** Mar 17, 2020
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In a special live edition of the Cornerstore, authors Raych Jackson and Idris Goodwin read from and speak about their new books, “Even the Saints Audition” & “Can I Kick It.”
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3714717/3714717_2020-01-23-005117.64kmono.mp3
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Idris Goodwin
Raych Jackson

David Heo | "Honey & Smoke" Solo Show, arts education, and more Mar 10, 2020

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This week the Cornerstore spoke with David Heo about growing up as an Asian American in the south, how he truly feels about his arts education, his solo show at Vertical Gallery “Honey & Smoke” on display now and more!

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3737771/3737771_2020-03-08-233411.64kmono.mp3

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Kirsten Valentine | Wine to the art world, the process of subject selection, and more Mar 03, 2020

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This week the Cornerstore spoke with Kirsten Valentine about her work experience from wine to the art world, her intriguing process of subject selection, where you will be able to find her work next and more.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3730164/3730164_2020-02-06-011104.64kmono.mp3

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