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Friday, November 6, 2020

At Second City, the search for a new owner and executive producer continues by Darcel Rockett, Tracy Swartz

Second City is trying to attract buyer interest amid bad press from racism allegations and difficult economic conditions from the coronavirus pandemic.

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Second City alumni talk about their experiences, good and bad by Darcel Rockett, Tracy Swartz

We reached out to more than 100 Second City Chicago alumni of color and asked them to reflect on their Second City experience. Here are their responses.

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How Second City's diversity promises are being executed by Darcel Rockett, Tracy Swartz

Second City announced various diversity and equity objectives over the summer. Here's how the Chicago-based comedy company says it is executing these plans.

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Reinventing Second City: After charges of institutional racism and ongoing leadership changes, how the Chicago comedy powerhouse is trying to move for by Darcel Rockett, Tracy Swartz

Second City is trying to rebuild itself after allegations of institutional racism were leveled against the Chicago-based comedy institution following the killing of George Floyd.

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