Posts by Kahlill Van Zant
Ice Cube and Coors Light search Chicago for the coldest MC
Ice Cube, Bun B and DJ Drama arrived in Chicago to search for the coldest MC. The three hip-hop icons took over V Live nightclub on North Milwaukee Avenue Tuesday evening in “search for the coldest.” Sponsored by Coors Light, the coldest is a national contest that showcases up-and-coming MCs from across the country competing…
Read MoreChevy Urban Style introduces 2014 Impala to Chicago
Chevy introduced the all-new redesigned 2014 Impala to a group of: tastes makers, bloggers and urban media outlets. In a traveling event called “Chevy Urban Style” Ed Welburn, General Motors’ vice president of global design, presented the new Impala like a proud papa, showcasing the sleek and luxurious flagship of the Chevy brand. One of…
Read MoreKelly Fair, CEO of Polished Pebbles mentors young ladies to Success
Please tell us about your organization and how you came up with the name? Polished Pebbles is a girls mentoring program that has equipped over 500 girls in the Chicagoland area with the skills and experiences to become effective communicators at home, school and the future work place. We are able to achieve these partnerships…
Read MoreAnthony Anderson serves up food and laughs in the kitchen with Maze Jackson
Comedic actor Anthony Anderson was in Chicago over the weekend taping a new Web series called, “Anthony Eats America.” The premise of the show has Anthony traveling all over the country visiting the kitchens of ordinary people who have a love of cooking. In this episode, Anthony visits the home of Illinois lobbyist and entrepreneur…
Read MoreDowntown 88 presented by Hennessy Black celebrates the life and works of Hebru Brantley
Artist and Chicago native Hebru Brantley celebrated his birthday in true artistic fashion: holding a grand affair at the Lacuna Artist Lofts. Sponsored by Hennessy Black, the party was dubbed “Downtown 88.” The scene presented an eclectic mix of art aficionados and 20 something hipsters enjoying the large space filled with Hebru’s art and sounds…
Read MoreWVON celebrating 50 years of broadcasting at the Chicago Theater headlining Toni Braxton
WVON turning 50 is a historical event that brought prominent figures from all over the country to partake in the celebration. The stage was set at the famous Chicago Theater, headlined by the sultry and seductive Toni Braxton. WVON steps to the big stage to tell its story from the beginning to the present. The early tagline…
Read MoreAnne Pramaggiore, president and CEO of ComEd, celebrates women and diversity at Chicago Club luncheon
Anne Pramaggiore, CEO of ComEd, one of the nation’s largest energy providers, gave a review on the company’s current status and vision for the future at a luncheon at the Chicago Club before an audience of multicultural media leaders. This was also an anniversary of sorts for Pramaggiore; this time last year she was named…
Read MoreCommon hosts charity event for his nonprofit, Common Ground, at flagship AT&T store in Chicago
Altruism has always been part of Common’s character, ever since he stepped on the music scene more than 20 years ago. So hosting an event at the AT&T flagship store on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago, supporting his nonprofit organization, Common Ground Foundation, was second nature for the two-time Grammy Award-winning rapper. The first part…
Read MorePassion XO tasting party at A&S Liquors
Kelly Robinson, Brand Manager for BHGroup USA introduced an exciting new liqueur called Passion XO that is getting a lot of buzz in the Chicago social scene. On February 9th the Patrons of A&S Liquors were treated to a Pre-Valentine Tasting Party, complete with Food, Wine and Champagne all to compliment the smooth yet delicious…
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