Fresh off his Grammy nomination for best spoken word album, J. Ivy feels like he’s peaking in his career at the right time. The 45-year-old
Sisters Dionna and Danyelle Gray started the Womanish exhibit to share a bigger message with visitors at their selfie museum. Womanish is an interactive, immersive backdrop
One of the jurors in the sensationalized Jussie Smollett trial explained why the panel found the former “Empire” actor guilty on five of six felony
Grammy-winning poet J. Ivy recently told rolling out why he believes the story of Jean DuSable, the Black man who founded Chicago, is unknown by
Jussie Smollett has been found guilty of staging a fake racist and anti-gay attack in Chicago and then lying about it to the police. The
Vanessa Wright is on a mission to motivate and inspire by telling the stories of many leaders, trailblazers, and visionaries that have gone overlooked or
Abstract Mindstate speaks about their role in shaping rap in Chicago, how they have impacted the culture, working with Ye and ageism in hip-hop.
Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett abruptly interrupted the court proceedings to lecture the prosecutor on his repeated use of the N-word. Smollett, 39, is on
Chicago rapper Ari Stylez is no stranger to the music industry. Rolling out spoke with Stylez about his music, his background and his friendships.
Robiar Smith recently shared how she built her pest control business with rolling out after leaving behind a successful career in IT and higher education.
Sadie Woods is not your ordinary DJ. Among other things, Woods is an award-winning post-disciplinary artist whose work focuses primarily on social movements and collaborative
Charles Walton and Dr. Michael McGee of 100 Black Men of Chicago are leading by example to help improve health outcomes within Black communities. The
Will Smith is currently on a tour promoting his book, WILL. While on his book tour, National Geographic is promoting a series Smith is hosting
Chicago poet and author Deana Clark-Anderson, aka Deana Dean, is a known presence in the world of poetry and open mics around the globe. Lyrically,
Nicole Murray is passionate about how art can affect lives. As the founder of the Agape Creative Boutique, she has curated spaces for local artists
Margaret Burroughs had a vision for Black Americans that they have yet to accept for themselves and as we celebrate her birthday, on Nov. 1
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
Though some fans might envision H.E.R. as a bashful artist from her reserved image, the 24-year-old did not shy away from exposing the dynamic genius
Kesia King is founder and chief experiential officer of CHOP CHOP Mobile. It is a multicultural salon and barbershop that delivers on-site beauty and grooming
After more than two years of debates, jokes and legal manuevering, actor Jussie Smollett is finally going to trial for allegedly staging a fake mugging
