According to the White House, yesterday The U.S. Navy promoted Vice Adm. Michelle Howard to admiral, making her the first female four-star officer in the Navy’s 236 year history. Adm. Howard, who will be the first African American woman to command a
“If you jack someone’s hair up, the world sees it,” says Lupita Nyong’o as she braids one of her friend’s hair. In this video, Oscar-winning actress, Lupita Nyongo explains how hair braiding, of all textures, tells a story and how
Last month, the second season of the Netflix hit, “Orange Is the New Black” launched and like many, I binge-watched. One of the more layered characters, Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren, portrayed by Nigerian-American actress Uzo Aduba, drops little gems of
Tomorrow marks 50 years since the signing of the Civil Rights Act in the United States. This pivotal piece of legislation outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. It ended unequal voter application requirements and racial segregation
The weather was pretty decent in Chicago this past weekend. Unfortunately, warm weather tends to bring on more guns. Chance The Rapper wasn’t kidding with the line, “I pray to God for a little more spring” because the summer can
During the show, BET’s head-woman-in-charge took a slight break from the entertainment to recognize a pivotal moment in American history — the upcoming 50 year anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement. On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed
Last night, the 13th annual BET Awards aired on … well, BET. The ceremony was established to recognize the musical, sports and acting achievements of public figures popular within black American culture. The caliber of each year’s event tends to
On Friday evening, some of Chicago’s well-known black professionals got a little “blast from the past” and re-lived days of their youth through the tunes provided by Valerie Simpson of the legendary music writing/performing duo Ashford & Simpson. Simpson performed
Though music has no race, “black” music is often characterized as being full of emotion – spirited enough to make the listener not only hear it, but also feel it. “Black” music has soul. Last night, Valerie Simpson of the
While on the promo tour for the highly-anticipated rom-com, Think Like A Man Too, funny man Kevin Hart showed up at Hyde Park Hair Salon along with “E! News” host, Terrence J to dish out some free hair cuts. You
The weather may be a bit a overcast throughout the weekend, but singing in the name of praise surely brings a brighter day! Hosted by the Black McDonald’s Operators Association of Chicagoland, some of gospel music’s best stars will entertain
Sometimes even when the sun is out, it’s a rainy day. Human emotion tends to have that effect on you. Recently, nationally recognized artist and Chicago native Hebru Brantley premiered his latest collection, Paradeday Rain at the Chicago Cultural Center.
Chicago is such an interesting place. It’s certainly a melting pot of culture, urban sensibilities and hard work. I haven’t met a Chicagoan yet who isn’t about basic hard work. And Touré Brown is no exception. Last week, I chatted it up
It’s true — not every single girl in the world loves fashion. But for those that do, a little visual inspiration from a few black editors is just what the doctor ordered! One of the really great things about a
Earlier this week, Hennessy V.S partnered with Power 92 in Chicago to host an intimate celebration for the release of Trey Songz’s upcoming album, Trigga at Sawtooth Lounge. One week shy of its release, Songz sat down with on-air personality Tone
Tupac was one of society’ s greatest artists. Personally, it’s always a treat to come across some never-before-seen footage of his, no matter how surreal it may be to experience it. Not long ago, an October 1995 conversation between ‘Pac
This summer marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most pivotal civil rights events to take place — Freedom Summer in Mississippi. Led by Bob Moses and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, organized college students, mainly white, from above
Dear White People is a satirical film exploring race relations on a fictional predominantly white college campus in the U.S. The film was a hit at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year and is slated for box-office release sometime this
In the thick of the World Cup competition, fans have made it impossible to enjoy the games without sprinkling in a bit of controversy. On Saturday, Instagram user @selma_slim uploaded the above photo from the Germany vs. Ghana match of
Sponsored by Red Bull Sound Select and curated by Fakeshore Drive, Juvenile rocked Reggie’s recently alongside Kit, Sicko Mobb and Chris Crack. Hosted by Dave Jeff, Chicagoans were lined up outside for a good 30-40 minutes before being ushered in. Tickets
