A recent spike in minority purchases of two- and four-unit properties in the Chicagoland area shows how Black and Hispanics are deconstructing the racial gap in homeownership, according to a study by the Institute for Housing Studies at DePaul University.
“Chicago, are you ready?” was the question that echoed in the Aragon Ballroom from Davido’s hypeman, Special Spesh before the Afrobeats star emerged from the entrance of an African-themed hut. When he started singing his first song, “Fia,” Davido paused
For Brittney Reynolds, the host and producer of “BroCode By BRichie” podcast, the current influx of Black media content is creating an atmosphere for women to be successful more than ever before. “I feel like being a Black woman in
The House of Blues turned into an arena of love after Wale organized a surprise proposal in the middle of his performance Monday night. The proposal occurred after the Nigerian wordsmith asked the audience “Are there any couples in the
Though some fans might envision H.E.R. as a bashful artist from her reserved image, the 24-year-old did not shy away from exposing the dynamic genius behind her iconic frames on Wednesday, Oct. 27, in Chicago. “Chicago, you’re going to make
On Saturday, Sept. 25, dozens of people wrapped around the House of Blues building in downtown Chicago, anticipating the finale of Tinashe’s two-day concert in the Windy City for her The 333 Tour, titled after her fifth studio album, 333.
For professional athlete Wilson Chandler, building business ventures in his hometown of Benton Harbor, Michigan, where the average income is near poverty level, is certainly worth celebrating. Not only is the basketball star providing job opportunities through creating a recreational
Before DJ Spinderella became a world-renowned icon, she was a musically inspired student trying to make it in the Big Apple. The former Salt-N-Pepa member spoke with Thornwood High School students and supporters on Tuesday, Feb. 9 through an educational
A small group of motivated, native Chicago scholars who are attending colleges across the country huddled around their computers on Monday, Jan. 25, eager to hear actress and member of the legendary R&B group, En Vogue, Rhona Bennett, host a
Launching a career in the music industry can be difficult for up-and-coming artists, but music education platforms like LiveThe.Biz are dedicated to assisting aspiring entertainers and professionals in kick-starting their careers. Founded in 2017 by entrepreneur Walter J. Tucker, the
Rising unemployment rates are beginning to change the traditional work environment, but fashion brands like C. Suite offer young professionals the confidence to visualize themselves climbing the corporate ladder. Founded in December 2019 by Atlanta-based tech businesswoman Marli Crowe, C.
K$tack has taken on his passion and delivered it to the world with his latest release Awakened. Awakened is the result of a tumultuous time in his life. An extremely talented athlete and star quarterback of his high school and
While some students and parents might be debating the options of remote or in-person learning, other families are struggling with the ability to afford an education during this global pandemic. Stanley Coleman Jr. Productions LLC has been alleviating that financial
Actress and vocalist Keke Palmer shared insights about struggles she has overcome in the entertainment industry with a group of Chicago high school and college students. On Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, the “hometown hero,” who grew up in Chicago and
Although the coronavirus pandemic caused all Chicago Public Schools to close earlier this year, it could not shut down Stanley Coleman Jr. Productions LLC’s 4th annual College Scholarship Drive Fashion Show. On Saturday, July 18, the company distributed eight new
In the wake of the Chicago Public Schools’ budget cut concerns, local organizations such as Stanley Coleman Jr. Productions LLC serve as a liaison in offering free arts and music workshops to local high schools. SCJR Productions kicked off its
Chicago femcee Chella H emerged on the music scene during the city’s drill hip-hop era. She has collaborated with the likes of other notable local and national rap artists like Trina, Kash Doll, Bump J, Lil Durk, King Louie, Katie
In 2019, Black cinema became an outlet to project modern social and political issues. Some Black characters and film producers explored themes of injustice and racism with a twist of comedy and horror. Below is a list of movie characters
2019 was a successful year for Black female artists. We witnessed the culture react to a new wave of artists who challenged stereotypes of women in almost every genre of music. Female artists did not hesitate to break societal norms
Lizzo is in a complicated relationship with fame. As she gained mainstream success with the release of her third album, Cuz I Love You, in April 2019, fans quickly embraced the 31-year-old songstress, praising her for her talents, outlandish personality
