US: New museum shines light on cultural ‘heroes’

A new museum in the US city of Chicago is shining a spotlight on what it calls the country’s unsung heroes: writers.

A new museum in the US city of Chicago is shining a spotlight on what it calls the country’s unsung heroes: writers.

 

But it is not just honouring authors, as comedians, poets and songwriters also share the stage.

 

Al Jazeera’s Diane Eastabrook reports from Chicago.