Jazerai Allen-Lord is a multi-hyphenate creative, with deep roots in sneaker and street culture. She specializes in storytelling through brand strategy and design. Allen-Lord’s Reebok
MJ the Musical has been met with high praise and critical acclaim since its debut on Dec. 6, 2021. The show produced by the Michael
One major tweak has been made to the 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture, which will celebrate hip-hop’s 50th anniversary. Days after publicly questioning why he
The Lyric Opera in Chicago brought a fresh and vibrant production of West Side Story to its stage, and it’s a must-see for theater fans.
The second and final night of Afro Nation in Miami was even more explosive than the first night. A music revolution happening on the continent
The daughter of Bishop T.D. Jakes, Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts, momentarily abandoned superficial decorum and appearance when she snatched off her wig during her sermon,
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) kicked off a weekend of musical celebrations in honor of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, on Friday, May 26.
The PNC Pops series was sponsored by title sponsor PNC Bank, who partnered with the DSO to bring a series of four concerts in honor of the Queen, conducted by DSO Assistant Conductor Na’Zir McFadden (in his series debut) and featured acclaimed vocalists Tamika Lawrence, Shaleah Adkisson, and Blaine Alden Krauss, and pianist John Boswell.
On May 28, the 5th annual Detroit Diaspora Day Party will occur at Epiphany Community House in Detroit. Before the party begins, there will be
Prom season has always been one of the most anticipated moments of a teenager’s life. Most high school students plan months ahead to figure out
Lala Inuti Ahari is a master conjurer, Vodou specialist, spirit keeper, and healer who claims to free people of negative energy from emotional, mental, and
Dave Jeff is a street fashion icon. His brand “Phli” is known worldwide and has influenced many in the fashion space. Dave Jeff has a
Jonathan Swain is a well-known business owner in the City of Chicago. The South-Side native is passionate about his community and has created spaces to
Tye Hill has an approach to production that encompasses the fullness of hip hop culture. As part of the rap production team The Productionix he
Ronnie Singh, better known as Ronnie 2K, is the digital marketing director for one of the world’s most popular video games, NBA 2K. Singh has
Duane Powell is a cultural icon in the city of Chicago. He can tell you the most intricate stories about many of your favorite musical
Antonio’s Song / I Was Dreaming of a Son is a powerful and moving play currently being staged at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago. Written
Chicago has long been considered a cultural capital of the United States, and its theater scene is no exception. From Broadway musicals to cutting-edge experimental
Our Own Wall Street (OOWS) is a Detroit based 501c3 non-profit organization with an ecosystem designed to address the needs of underserved communities. By sharing
Festival season is a highly anticipated time in Chicago. Summertime Chi kicks into gear while locals and tourists alike come and enjoy all of the
Texas Southern University became the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to win the National cheerleading championship. The national championship took place in Daytona
