Nana Aduba-Amoah, Author at Rolling Out

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 me cry,” the Grammy-winning artist proclaimed to a multitude of people during her performance. “I…

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. Before the 28-year old singer graced the stage, Rei Ami, an animated pop star who…

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 dispensary called Nobody’s Home Provisioning Center, which will be operating within the next 30days, he…

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 virtual Q-and-A workshop, which she co-hosted with Stanley Coleman Jr. Productions LLC. During the hourlong…

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 virtual Q-and-A session and offer advice on character development and business management for Stanley Coleman…

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 Black-owned brand has been successful in hosting networking events for a membership of over 12,000…

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. Suite is an online boutique that provides trendy and affordable work wear for millennials. Read…

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 college teams, he found himself sidelined due to injury. The South suburban Chicago native was…

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 burden for families in Chicago by providing scholarships to high school and college students.…

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 Harvey, Illinois, led a 30-minute question-and-answer session during a virtual workshop she hosted with Stanley…

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 scholarships to high school and college students via Zoom, a virtual experience that the CEO…

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 third annual Black History Month College Scholarship Drive fashion show on Saturday, Feb. 22, to…

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 Got Bandz and Sasha Go Hard. The self-proclaimed “First Lady of Chicago,” discussed her current…

5 must see movies

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 who impacted Black culture in 2019. 1. The Exonerated 5 in When They See Us…

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 of what was expected of them. From earning Grammy nominations to being vocal about mental…

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 and confidence. However, as she began to become more vocal about promoting body positivity, it…