Crooner Trey Songz has joined forces with Chicago activist Harold “Noonie” Ward to put together the “Christmas In The Hood” annual toy drive. The pair
The Chicago based True Star Foundation, which offers teens innovative out-of-school activities and job training, has begun an online fundraising campaign to continue its mission
Gina Barge is primarily an executive recruiter who loves incorporating creative projects. A Chicago native, Gina has consulting and documentary production credits under her belt,
Hailing from the southeast side of Chicago, Giftz is poised to stake his claim among Chicago’s elite emcees. At just 23, the upstart rhyme spitter
(Photo Credit: Chicago Magazine) As the owner and curator behind Chicago’s Three Peas Art Lounge, Maya-Camille Broussard made viewing and collecting art less intimidating. She
Yesterday was Small Business Saturday, and President Obama’s senior advisor and Chicago native, Valerie Jarrett, celebrated the day by shopping at a number of small
This one may be chalked up to over-creativity. In an effort to promote his upcoming release Black Panties, R. Kelly has launched the “Black Panties
November 27th #BlackWednesday thousand of concert goers attended the Juicy J. concert at the UIC Pavilion. The doors opened at 7pm and there was a
If you like hip-hop with lyrics that make you think, then SubT is the place you need to be on a Tuesday night. Sounds by
The 2013 Marketing to African Americans with Excellence (MAAX) Awards luncheon brought together industry leaders from all over the country to celebrate our sheroes and
Enjoy the pictures of the luncheon
Celebrated Chicago emcee Que Billah releases his newest video titled “THE KKK” featuring Gemstones. The startling video depicts the parallels between the Klu Klux Klan
Chicago hot spot The Paris Club, in the River North neighborhood, offered the perfect venue for Grand Marnier as they introduced the city to its
Brian E. Sleet was born and raised in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood and is committed to his community and public service. In the tradition of President
Chicago came out in droves in the blistering cold to support comedian and hometown hero Damon Williams at the premiere party and pilot screening for
Black Rebel Music Club artist, Chicago’s own 3tre, is back with his latest offering titled Identity. After 2009’s Calm Before The Storm and 2011’s Underdog
Wife, mother of two, partner at Pedersen & Houpt, blogger and more; Lauren Blair does it all. Here, she tells rolling out a little about
Ald. Cochran, Doris Boulrece (BMOA), Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, Derrick Taylor (BMOA) Alderman Willie Cochran Chicago LuvaBulls Cheerleaders Church Volunteers and Ronald McDonald Free Winter Items
Jeffery Beckham and his business partner, Horace Flournoy, founded Black Box Creative INC. with an impressive passion for technology and education in the African American
Saturday night, K. Michelle’s “Rebellious Soul” tour stopped in Chicago at music hotspot The Shrine. The show, which also featured up and coming singers Tiara
