Last night, I was in the room at McCormick Place in Chicago with thousands of others as we said farewell to our president. Like Oprah’s “aha” moment, those who have volunteered or worked in some capacity with President Obama’s political
For us mere mortals, the concept of retirement in your 30s is beyond comprehension, but for high-performing professional athletes, it’s an inevitable conclusion to a career. What distinguishes WNBA star Swin Cash’s retirement from so many others is while she
Check out Sir Coffee and Mrs. Tea in their latest podcast where they talk about the struggles of the creative process, the new Amy Winehouse movie, Black Lives Matter versus Cecil the Lion and much more. Stumptown and Teavana are
St. Thomas and the adjacent U.S. Virgin Islands are considered America’s paradise. While the islands are a great escape during the winter months, the weather is actually great year-round
Chicago’s next generation of movers and shakers were in attendance at the home of David and Nadia Rawlinson to learn more about how to get involved in the Chicago Sinfonietta. Members of the ball committee, including Elena Britton, marketing consultant,
The recent release of Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s best-seller, Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead has sparked debate, criticism and an ongoing dialogue about women’s impact in the workforce and what that impact should or shouldn’t be. From the
History remains important to understand the present and what will dictate the future. Author Isabel Wilkerson spent 10 years working to present an accurate, yet engaging account of the Great Migration, the most important sojourn of a people seeking opportunity,
It was a masquerade all for a good cause at the first United Negro College Fund Masked Ball in Chicago held at the Marriott Downtown. The room was packed with Chicago’s glitterati all gathered to raise money to support deserving
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Esperanza Spalding Delights and Enlightens at Ravinia It is truly rare nowadays to be in the presence of authentically impressive musical talent but Ravinia was the place to be dazzled on a chilly summer night by Ms. Esperanza Spaulding. The
Reclaiming Diva: Life Lessons from the Original Dream Girl by Sheryl Lee Ralph Famed actress Sheryl Lee Ralph just published her first book recounting her life as an actress in Hollywood, her rise to stardom, becoming an activist, and what makes a true
Anguilla, the 13,000 person, eel shaped island, is poised to become the next Cannes for the black literati. Neighboring Saint Martin and Saint Thomas, the island hosted its first-ever Lit Fest titled “A Literary Jollification” and featured famed best-selling authors
