Sherese Marie Payne works full time in the finance department for Urban Ministries Inc., an African American Christian publishing company. She is also the founder
Crystal Reynolds is a senior account director at the award-winning advertising agency Walton Isaacson. She is responsible for creating and leading McDonald’s African American Consumer Market (ACCM) experiential
Tarcus Allen is a marketing professional with Chicago-based Luster Products Inc. As the brand manager for SCurl, one of the leading men’s grooming products in
As the weather breaks in Chicago, the new mayor Lori Lightfoot has laid out a plan to address the violence plaguing the city. She vows
With another set of probable indictments hovering menacingly over R. Kelly’s head, the singer has made it clear that he wants the services of the
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois is taking a major step to improve community wellness in Chicago. BCBSI recently opened its first-ever neighborhood center aimed at
[jwplayer AVgG0QhW] Lori Lightfoot was sworn in as the 56th mayor of the city of Chicago on May 20, 2019. Lightfoot, who is openly gay,
Chicago has officially sworn Lori Lightfoot in as its first African American woman mayor of the city of Chicago. Lightfoot is also the city’s first
A Chicago teen is dead and three suspects, including a mother and daughter, are in police custody accused of her murder. The mutilated body of
Throughout most major cities, everyday citizens are under constant surveillance by the police when they walk city streets. For many, it is a welcomed comfort
When former Chicago Police Commander Kenneth Johnson, 55, was on the job, he received wide praise for his ability to reduce crime in the troubled
Donna Hall smiles when she thinks of how much her 6 year-old granddaughter Serenity looks like her son Dantrell. Dantrell Fields-Hall was killed on Jan.
In a move that is sure to rile the sensibilities of a legion of American women, the judge in the sexual abuse lawsuit against R.
Liz Toussaint is an amazingly talented musician who is cut from a different cloth. At first glance, you may expect the vocals of your favorite
On April 27, 2019, three White students from Homewood-Flossmoor (H-F) High School were seen parading around town in blackface. They shared their antics via social
Kim Foxx, Chicago top prosecutor and the one who let Jussie Smollett off the hook legally, is about to be hauled into court before a judge
Singer R. Kelly. Photo: Instagram/@rkelly The legal battles facing legendary singer-songwriter-producer R. Kelly continue to mount, as do his monetary woes. In addition to facing
Kanye West took over Coachella on Sunday, April 21, 2019, with a special Easter Sunday Service. The 41-year-old rapper gave the festival crowd a taste of
“Empire” actor Jussie Smollett‘s oldest sibling is coming to his defense, doubling down on the feeling that his younger brother was convicted “in the court
A few hundred patrons gathered at the Millenium Knickerbocker Hotel near Chicago’s famous Michigan Avenue for the inaugural Culture and Arts Ball. Presented by the
