Hall of Fame San Francisco 49er receiver Jerry Rice invoked the three magically-dismissive words Black Lives Matter activists have grown accustomed to hearing in his
Alvin M. Daniels is a professor at Chicago State University, a playwright and producer. The prolific writer has penned a number of books, produced programs
Colin Kaepernick jumped into a firestorm of controversy this week with hopes of sparking productive conversations and actions around racial injustice in America. Questions abound
For the last 20 years of his life, the celebrated writer Langston Hughes lived at 20 E. 127th St. in Harlem. Now nearly 50 years later, his
With classes scheduled to start August 30, a collective of suburban Los Angeles colleges are in the middle of controversy sparked by a group of students
Twins are known to share many things. For identical twin sisters, Karen and Sharon Mackey, one of those mutual passions is visual art. In 2004
Author Ruth P. Watson has always loved reading and writing. She penned Blackberry Days of Summer and An Elderberry Fall. A freelance writer and member of Society
When most travelers go on vacation it is to relax and unwind. However for Chetachi Ecton traveling to resorts throughout the world proved more taxing
“I’ve worked in the fashion industry as a model for over eight years — albeit in smaller capacities —and my preferred fashion sense being unique, bold and chic; certainly translates into what I do with Fehinti. An effortless, vibrant way to accessorize your personal space.”
Stephan Labossiere says he chose a life as a certified relationship expert and dating coach because “people always came to [him] for guidance.” For a
A rolling out intern forwarded this message to the editor from a reader who chooses to remain anonymous as s/he provides some clarity about the
Six participating artists, who live and work in the Bronzeville Artist Lofts (BAL), will use the original doors from their historic residence, the renovated building
The history, pulse, rhythm and energy of Africa spiral into motion in a new series by visual artist Danny Simmons. Noted for his abstract-expressionist paintings, Simmons
Messiah Equiano, the playwright who brought Chicago, The Penis Monologues, brings his new play Man Law to the DuSable Museum. Ripped straight out of the
Gele Day is a celebration when woman throughout Chicago come together to empower each other, reconnect with the earth, stand in unity and wrap their
[jwplatform r2exwQ9M] Family, friends and supporters gather to pay their final respects to Alton Sterling. The funeral is being held at the A. F. Clark
On July 8, hundreds of inspired people gathered at Campus Martius in downtown Detroit. As you approached the landmark area, you heard chants rising into
It’s hard being Black in America for many, as recent events have shown: from dubious killings of Black men to outright racist behavior and displays
“America is on the verge of #Blaxit – a mass exodus of Black people. Where we will go I don’t know, but it’s clear that
Imagine a life where every time you signed on to your social media account, you were DM’d a threat or insults flooded your timeline and
