[jwplatform gLraNXUv] In case you forgot, comedian Bruce, Bruce is a real, live, funny dude. And he’s got real-life insights on real-life things. Refreshing.
When I go to the gym, I’m an exorcist, and I rarely go out of my way to speak. I give a friendly smile to the person checking memberships at the front desk, followed by a knowing head nod to
The best comedians poke fun at the truth. They do it in a way that makes you laugh at reality but, once the laughing stops, their words sit with you, gently nudging you to examine your core beliefs and actions.
Okay, good people. The verdict is in. There will not be an indictment in the Michael Brown case. Black people all across the globe, children and youth in particular, have been reminded again, whether intentionally or not, that Black life
What’s the old adage? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder? Well, as a Black man lucky enough to attend Creme of Nature’s One Hair Color Crush Chicago Meetup, beauty was all through the place, and it was, indeed,
If you’re familiar with Chicago nightlife, the name Mark Fuller should ring some bells. With Chicago as his base, the DJ formally known as Fullaflava has been sharing his blend of music mixology across the country for over a decade.
The **Respect The Mic** concert series will have its farewell and 15th show on Friday, Nov 21st at 9pm at Shrine Chicago, located 2109 South Wabash. This farewell will mark 15 successful shows and celebrate a concert series aimed at using
What is your name, the name of your organization, and your title with the organization? Karon Hamlet, Visions Blu Institute, Founder | Executive Director What is the mission of your organization? Our mission is to increase the number of youth
What is your name, the name of your company, and your official title with the company? My name is Maranda Yaameen. The name of my company is ADNARAMFemme. I am the founder, owner and creative director. What is your company’s mission
[jwplatform Mpt2nfNc] LeeAndra Khan doesn’t play around with education. As the principal of Bronzeville Scholastic Institute, she is responsible for the present and future development of several hundred young minds that are looking to thrive and survive in Chicago and
[jwplatform 2AooF7mP] Gihan Foreman has worked steadily to make a name for himself in Chicago, in both the fields of real estate and community investment. As the current executive director for the Greater Southwest Development Corporation, Foreman is tasked with
[jwplatform BN7fpIsQ] If you’re familiar with politics and news in the Chicagoland area, Garrard McClendon is a face you’re already familiar with. Intelligent and full of energy, Garrard’s political points of view are in high demand. With regular features on
Chicago is a city that understands and appreciates the hardwood more than others. When you grow up playing on concrete playgrounds, where the wind blows so strong that the basket sways on a regular basis, developing an appreciation for an
There’s a movement afoot among Chicago’s hip-hop community, and it’s not about getting money and shaking a—-. Well … let me rephrase that. It is about money and shaking a—-, but not in the way that most people would think.
VOTE MOB is a national network of mostly grassroots voter participation organizations working to ensure that the community, especially young people, get their voices heard through participatory politics. Below, you’ll find situations that occurred in real time yesterday concerning possible
Sixty–five million dollars later, Bruce Rauner is now the governor-elect for the state of Illinois. And things are about to get interesting. Rauner, who ran a campaign that captured the hearts and minds of people frustrated with the state’s current
[jwplayer mediaid=”691718″] Hailing from the Greater Chicagoland area comes Kevinn Kelly, a white rapper elbowing his way into the Chicago drill scene. With production from Novacane and a feature from King Louie, ‘How You Want It’ is Kelly’s latest effort
Politics is an interesting game of give and take. In Chicago, it has a life all its own. Over the next couple of weeks during this political season, rolling out will highlight the varying public servants responsible for managing the
Visual artists speak volumes without saying a word. The images they create, be it on canvass or through sculptures, detail ideas and history in ways the human tongue simply cannot do. The stories of our being, relayed through their artifacts,
Good energy is contagious. Smiling faces. Warm hugs. Welcoming spirits. Celebratory acts. When you walk into a room and you’re greeted by any of the above, it has a tendency to draw you in regardless of how you feel. You’ve
