Chicago marketing firm voted 2021 Small Business of the Year

Established in 2016, TEN35 is a full-service marketing and communications agency that thrives on being an agent of change by turning digital communications on its head. The founders, COO Sherman Wright; and CEO and managing partner Ahmad Islam are experts in marketing communications.

Ban of ‘All Boys Aren’t Blue’ book makes author see red

George M. Johnson’s memoir and debut book, All Boys Aren’t Blue, explores the LGBT+ activist’s childhood and their experience growing up Black and queer. Released in the early days of the pandemic, it was met with support and fanfare. It

International recording artist Matt B still calls Chicago home

For homegrown talent Matt B returning to Chicago has been a journey that has come full circle. The international performing artist is celebrating the North American EP debut release of “Eden.” This body of work represents his roots and his

‘Yes Mahalia!’ brings a gospel great front and center

Tammy McCann repeatedly demonstrates her uncanny ability to create intimacy with her audiences, no matter where she performs. For over 20 years, McCann’s experience as a performing artist has enabled her to establish a musical repertoire that has made her

McDonald’s scholarship fund aids students’ HBCU dreams

For the second consecutive year, 34 incoming and current students at historically Black colleges and universities will move a step closer to realizing their educational aspirations. McDonald’s USA, through its Black & Positively Golden Scholarship Program and its partner the

LA designer sews the right mix into her business

Timeekah “Murph” Murphy is a celebrity designer who has dressed the likes of Beyoncé and Cardi B since making her mark on fashion. Her line, Alani Taylor, features unisex silhouettes that are known for an emphasis on layering and reworked

Rha-Kera Barney-Sutton shares advice on health and Black hair

Rha-Kera Barney-Sutton manages her family-owned business, New Life Health Foods, and maintains a hotline dedicated to Black hair care called The Hair Hotline. Barney-Sutton divides her time and keeps the balance between the two entities. New Life Health Foods has

Quality is the goal for milliner James Keith

James Keith has been dubbed the “gentleman milliner.” Born and raised in North Carolina, hats have been a part of Keith’s life for as far back as he can remember. Once upon a time in the Black community, a gentleman