Chicago rapper Cya recently released his project “’81 Olympics” to critical acclaim. The lyrical master continues to push the envelope and represent hip-hop culture. His focus on emceeing and delivering stories with impactful meaning separates him from the pack. Share
Jeremy Jones, music director of “Lucy and Leroy” at Steppenwolf Theatre from Oct. 26 to Dec. 15, 2024, brings his South Side Chicago roots to the production. The gifted director has worked with world-renowned artists such as Yo-Yo Ma and
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller of the 6th District partnered with Kappa Alpha Psi Calumet City-Lansing Alumni Chapter to distribute free turkeys on Saturday, Nov. 23. The event brought joy to community members, particularly those facing economic challenges. Hundreds gathered
Chicago State University is transforming lives on the South Side of Chicago. The Neal-Cummings-Williams family embodies the transformative power of higher education. These five siblings are creating a legacy as they earn their degrees. This family’s story showcases CSU’s impact
Watching Usher at the United Center on Oct. 28, 2024, was the epitome of seeing a master at work. The venue was filled to capacity and brimming with the type of excitement only Usher can bring. Usher entered the industry
Live Nation Urban and Culture Creators will debut Lil’ Weezy Con, complementing Lil Weezyana Fest on Nov. 2 in New Orleans. The convention, held at The Fillmore from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offers networking opportunities with industry leaders, creators,
As the election cycle ramps up, people are voting for — or against — what’s important to them. As a nonpartisan organization, AARP helps share the voice of the 50-plus demographic. AARP has evolved as a powerful advocate for older
Chicago rapper Lil Durk — whose real name is Durk Devontay Banks — was arrested on Oct. 24 in Broward County, Florida, in connection with a murder-for-hire plot. The Grammy-winning rapper has been a fixture in the rap world since
Kenneth M. Nole, DTL-CT, director of RISE Academy, is no stranger to helping transform the lives of others. The Morehouse College graduate has intentionally placed himself in spaces that add value and help close the gap in education in urban
A new 13-foot-tall stainless steel sculpture lives on the south side of Chicago. Pastor John F. Hannah of New Life Covenant Southeast commissioned renowned African artist Abiola Akintola to create the sculpture known as “Movement” that will live on the
Doechii brought her “Alligator Bites Never Heal” tour to Chicago’s Lincoln Hall on Oct. 16. The Florida native is flying high on the momentum of her latest mixtape release, which shares the tour’s title. The stage design resembled a Florida
On Oct. 2, 2024, the city of Detroit continued its path to resurgence as officials announced the third phase of the Strategic Neighborhood Fund (SNF). The City of Detroit and Invest Detroit aim to raise $40 million in this round,
Step into the world of Brittany Bradford, where family melodies transform into theatrical magic. As she takes center stage as Lucy in Steppenwolf Theatre’s Leroy and Lucy, Bradford’s musical heritage resonates through her performance, which will captivate Chicago audiences from
Jon Michael Hill continues to cement his status as a powerhouse performer on stage. Fresh from his role in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ “Purpose,” Hill now takes on the character of Leroy in “Leroy and Lucy,” a production penned by Ngozi Anyanwu.
The Black Harvest Film Festival is celebrating 30 years of centering Black filmmaking and filmmakers. The festival is running from Nov. 8 -21 at the Gene Siskel Film Center. New genres artist, curator and cultural worker Jada-Amina is going into
On Oct. 4, Anderson .Paak drew a full house at Chicago’s Huntington Bank Pavilion, delivering a live performance of his critically acclaimed 2016 album, Malibu. On a crisp fall night, the Grammy-winning artist, now internationally renowned for collaborations with the
Karen Hall, founder and CEO of Cancer Support Team and a two-time breast cancer survivor, has transformed her personal battle into a mission to uplift others facing the same fight. In addition to offering support, Hall has become a prominent
On Sept. 29, image architect, Law Roach visited his hometown of Chicago to have a conversation with Chicago Humanities and have a signing for his book How To Build A Fashion Icon. The South Side native brought out the who’s
On Sept. 22, the heart of downtown Chicago pulsed with the powerful call to end Haitian hate. Proudly draped in blue and red, Haitian-American organizations gathered outside the Kluczynski Federal Building, their voices rising in defiance of a shocking falsehood:
On Sept. 19, 2024, Mercy Housing Lakefront hosted their awards ceremony and fundraising event “Moving Forward Together.” More than 250 financial, real estate, government and philanthropic leaders filled Venue West in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago to celebrate the
