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
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker participated in a panel discussion for TechChicago Climate-Tech Week on Sept. 18. After the panel, rolling out caught up with Gov. Pritzker to discuss how this conversation around renewable energy will help marginalized communities.
On Sept. 18, Chicago Climate-Tech Week presented “Resilient Futures & Tech Horizons” at 1871 located on the 12th floor of the Merchandise Mart. The day began with the panel discussion “Engineering Better Future For Human Resiliency.” It was moderated by
Karen Sutton-Ford, the dealer principal of Sutton Ford, balances family and business with a focus on legacy at the heart of her leadership. Committed to the core values that have fueled the business’s growth, Sutton-Ford remains dedicated to preserving and
Sherri Shepherd is a dynamic multi-hyphenate. She is a comedian, an actress, a talk show host and most importantly a mother. The Chicago native has navigated the waters of comedy as a Black woman with many challenges and has achieved
