NaBeela Washington
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Poet. Chicago Journalist. Wanderer. Corgi Mama. Art Collector. Editor-in-chief @luckyjefferson.com. Support hyperlocal news @15west.org.
I post about everything (especially my favorite shows).
In case you’re wondering..it’s pronounced [Nah-Bee-Lah].
I post about everything (especially my favorite shows).
In case you’re wondering..it’s pronounced [Nah-Bee-Lah].
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a mascletà for burning and flowering: Natasha Mijares on ritual, resistance, and rebirth
Artist Natasha Mijares brings the Valencian tradition of mascletà to Humboldt Park through spoken word, textile, and performance.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Her family is pursuing Spanish citizenship by birthright. “But this gesture returns us to our colonizer,” she says.
Experience the installation and video performance on Sundays, 2-5 PM, until Nov 16. FREE admission.
Experience the installation and video performance on Sundays, 2-5 PM, until Nov 16. FREE admission.
November 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Her family is pursuing Spanish citizenship by birthright. “But this gesture returns us to our colonizer,” she says.
Experience the installation and video performance on Sundays, 2-5 PM, until Nov 16. FREE admission.
Experience the installation and video performance on Sundays, 2-5 PM, until Nov 16. FREE admission.
Inspired by Valencia’s explosive #mascletà ritual, Mijares serves rose tea, reads a self-written meditation on colonization and care, and invites guests to place raw wool-wrapped twigs into a fire, a collective act of burning and flowering.
a mascletà for burning and flowering: Natasha Mijares on ritual, resistance, and rebirth
Artist Natasha Mijares brings the Valencian tradition of mascletà to Humboldt Park through spoken word, textile, and performance.
www.15west.org
November 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Inspired by Valencia’s explosive #mascletà ritual, Mijares serves rose tea, reads a self-written meditation on colonization and care, and invites guests to place raw wool-wrapped twigs into a fire, a collective act of burning and flowering.
Thank yoooouuu!!
a man in a captain 's hat stands next to a woman wearing a lei
Alt: a man in a captain's hat dances next to a woman wearing a lei
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July 26, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Thank yoooouuu!!
Right?!! It’s too much!
July 7, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Right?!! It’s too much!
Yea it’s gotten pretty bad. She’s always been a little annoying, self-centered, but she’s hit new levels this season
July 7, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Yea it’s gotten pretty bad. She’s always been a little annoying, self-centered, but she’s hit new levels this season
I don’t know why I continue to tune into this reboot but y’all..
I’ve never really liked Carrie…but girl…what is going on??
Is there anyone home up there??
I’ve never really liked Carrie…but girl…what is going on??
Is there anyone home up there??
a woman in a black shirt is sitting on a wooden bench talking on a phone .
Alt: a woman in a black shirt is sitting on a wooden bench pointing to her head mouthing “what’s not clicking”.
media.tenor.com
July 7, 2025 at 3:04 AM
I don’t know why I continue to tune into this reboot but y’all..
I’ve never really liked Carrie…but girl…what is going on??
Is there anyone home up there??
I’ve never really liked Carrie…but girl…what is going on??
Is there anyone home up there??
Oh, and we just dropped our first story today 😭
So plleasse clap when you get a sec.
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So plleasse clap when you get a sec.
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The trust Memphis rapper Key Glock has earned from fans isn’t just about his music; it’s about his refusal to compromise his Memphis identity for mainstream acceptance.
Read our review of Glock’s Chicago tour stop: 15west.org/in-key-glock...
Read our review of Glock’s Chicago tour stop: 15west.org/in-key-glock...
June 30, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Oh, and we just dropped our first story today 😭
So plleasse clap when you get a sec.
bsky.app/profile/15we...
So plleasse clap when you get a sec.
bsky.app/profile/15we...
Our pay and pitch guidelines are laid out here: 15west.org/pitching/
We’re new to social so please give us a follow on IG @15westnews and BlueSky @15West.org (we’ve been trying to follow back all journalists, media outlets, etc.).
And if you have any questions at all please DM me or email us.
We’re new to social so please give us a follow on IG @15westnews and BlueSky @15West.org (we’ve been trying to follow back all journalists, media outlets, etc.).
And if you have any questions at all please DM me or email us.
a man wearing a hat and a black hoodie with the words this type of vibe
Alt: a man wearing a hat and a black hoodie with the words this type of vibe
media.tenor.com
June 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Our pay and pitch guidelines are laid out here: 15west.org/pitching/
We’re new to social so please give us a follow on IG @15westnews and BlueSky @15West.org (we’ve been trying to follow back all journalists, media outlets, etc.).
And if you have any questions at all please DM me or email us.
We’re new to social so please give us a follow on IG @15westnews and BlueSky @15West.org (we’ve been trying to follow back all journalists, media outlets, etc.).
And if you have any questions at all please DM me or email us.
My call to you: We’re looking for journalists (no matter how many bylines you have), photographers, people who live on social media, podcast/audio nerds.
If you want to help bring more news coverage to the west side of Chicago, please send your story ideas to stories@luckyjefferson.com.
If you want to help bring more news coverage to the west side of Chicago, please send your story ideas to stories@luckyjefferson.com.
Writing for 15 West
15 West is short for 15 miles west. Berwyn and Cicero, where we're based, are located less than 15 miles west of downtown Chicago.
When reaching out to us with story ideas, consider neighborhoods wes...
15west.org
June 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
My call to you: We’re looking for journalists (no matter how many bylines you have), photographers, people who live on social media, podcast/audio nerds.
If you want to help bring more news coverage to the west side of Chicago, please send your story ideas to stories@luckyjefferson.com.
If you want to help bring more news coverage to the west side of Chicago, please send your story ideas to stories@luckyjefferson.com.
We'll be covering things west of Chicago and our mission will be to bring news to everyone, of all abilities.
With "newsfluencers" on the rise, we're launching free media literacy workshops this fall to train residents interested in journalism.
With "newsfluencers" on the rise, we're launching free media literacy workshops this fall to train residents interested in journalism.
Writing for 15 West
15 West is short for 15 miles west. Berwyn and Cicero, where we're based, are located less than 15 miles west of downtown Chicago.
When reaching out to us with story ideas, consider neighborhoods wes...
15west.org
June 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
We'll be covering things west of Chicago and our mission will be to bring news to everyone, of all abilities.
With "newsfluencers" on the rise, we're launching free media literacy workshops this fall to train residents interested in journalism.
With "newsfluencers" on the rise, we're launching free media literacy workshops this fall to train residents interested in journalism.
This is the one worth coming out of cinnamon roll retirement for 😮💨
June 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
This is the one worth coming out of cinnamon roll retirement for 😮💨
I learned, rather tragically that you can only get their “buns” at the weekend farmer’s markets.
Their almond croissants are heavenly too. Please support them, but leave room for me 😭
www.phlour.com
Oh and if any outlet needs a story on cinnamon rolls, please use me at your discretion 🤡
Their almond croissants are heavenly too. Please support them, but leave room for me 😭
www.phlour.com
Oh and if any outlet needs a story on cinnamon rolls, please use me at your discretion 🤡
June 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I learned, rather tragically that you can only get their “buns” at the weekend farmer’s markets.
Their almond croissants are heavenly too. Please support them, but leave room for me 😭
www.phlour.com
Oh and if any outlet needs a story on cinnamon rolls, please use me at your discretion 🤡
Their almond croissants are heavenly too. Please support them, but leave room for me 😭
www.phlour.com
Oh and if any outlet needs a story on cinnamon rolls, please use me at your discretion 🤡
Maybe, it’s definitely something to consider.
May 29, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Maybe, it’s definitely something to consider.