I went to Chicago to speak about my book Not So Black and White at Evanston University and at the University of Illinois, both events leading to fascinating discussions about race and the politics of identity. It was my first time in the city, and I managed to squeeze in a day wandering around Chicago’s wondrous buildings. The architecture is every bit as striking as its reputation, from the earliest skyscrapers to art deco to brutalism to postmodernism. A day was barely time to have even a cursory look at the immense cityscape, and I will definitely have to return for a longer view. In the meantime a few snapshots of the city.  

The view from North Avenue Beach

The view from Lincoln Park

The view from Willis Tower & 360 Chicago (John Hancock Center)

The view from the river