The third week of R. Kelly’s federal child pornography trial resumed on Aug. 29, as two more women testified that the singer engaged in sexual
Briahna Gatlin of Swank PR shares how she has managed to run her business and be successful at it for 15 years. She also explains
DJ Reese is thankful for the current perspective he has. The official DJ of Lil Durk and Tink has seen a lot during his time
Dionne Nicole Smith, the director of development for the Guest House, is passionate about what she does. Her caring nature and life experience informs her
On Aug. 18, 2022, Chicago converged on Pritzker Pavilion to honor famed producer, songwriter and arranger Charles Stepney. Charles Stepney: Out of the Shadows was
McKinley Nelson joins Culture in the Crosshairs to discuss his organization, Project Swish, and how losing close friends inspired the mission. He also talks about
The woman who played a big part in R. Kelly’s legal troubles for more than two decades testified on Aug. 18 that he sexually abused
Dishonored singer R. Kelly will not get his wish to block prospective jurors who watched the damning documentary that is greatly responsible for putting him
Vincent E. Norment of the Marijuana Hall of Fame shares his experience with cannabis and how it has helped him with his health. He also
Jury selection in R. Kelly’s federal trial in Chicago starts on Aug. 15. Kelly is charged with creating and receiving child pornography and obstruction of
The Bud Billiken Parade and Festival celebrated 93 years of tradition and legacy on Aug. 13, 2022. The Bronzeville community of Chicago was brimming with
Myiti Sengstacke-Rice, CEO of The Chicago Defender Charities and publisher of Bronzeville Life honors her family’s legacy through the Bud Billiken Parade and Festival in
Lollapalooza took over Chicago as it usually does every year. Saturday, July 30, was probably the most explosive night of the event. The organizers planned
Nia Kay has matured as an artist right before our very eyes. She has blossomed professionally and personally and is in new frame of mind.
Jazmine Sullivan and Lil Baby brought their A game to the Bud Light Seltzer Stage last night at Lollapalooza 2022. The four-day festival kicked off
Through a grant provided by the TERRA Foundation for American Art, Africa International House USA Inc. in collaboration with the Reva and David Loga Center
Sandy Red’s stint on NBC’s The Voice gave the world a glimpse of her talents. She is currently starring in the Chicago on Broadway production
Toyota is sponsoring the youth performance group Collaboraction’s The Light in order to help bring awareness to the many challenges that are so pervasive among
The Silver Room Block Party is a staple of summertime Chi and is back after being away for two years. This year’s theme was Back
After a two-year break, Eric Williams returns with one of Chicago’s most anticipated festivals, The Silver Room Block Party. Williams shared with rolling out why
