In a glamorous gathering on Thursday, October 26, 2023, Chicago’s elite came together at the luxurious Gwen Hotel for a night of inspiration, empowerment, and
Surround Sound of Fashion is celebrating 15 years of existence. The fashion show and concert is unique in its approach and is a highly anticipated
Former “Empire” star Jussie Smollett, who experienced a meteoric rise to fame followed by a spectacular and irreversible fall from grace, is entering a rehabilitation
In a captivating interview with rolling out, Tony award-winning actor, James Monroe Iglehart delves into his transformative portrayal of Jazz icon Louis Armstrong in the
On Oct. 12, 2023, a night filled with the sweet sounds of jazz and the magic of storytelling, the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago played
In an exclusive interview with rolling out, Vanessa Williams opens up about her pivotal role as a producer in the captivating stage play, A Wonderful
Craig Huffman is the co-founder and CEO of Metro Edge Development Partners. He is a veteran of real estate private equity with nearly two decades
Noah Martinez and Demarcus Jackson are finding their way in the world as young Black men. The Clark Atlanta University freshmen are both from Chicago.
Whenever Black women team up and synergize their respective talents, something special always happens. “Last Looks Chicago” is the brai child of Chicago natives Deida
CJ DahGod is making waves in Chicago with his deejaying skills and other talents like acting and singing. With a deep-rooted passion for music, CJ
Iconic supermodel Beverly Johnson; and thought leader Cameka Smith, Ph.D., graced the Next Up conference in Chicago on Sept. 29, 2023. These influential women, each
Lin Manuel Miranda’s groundbreaking musical Hamilton stands as a beacon of diversity in the theater world. Through its revolutionary casting choices, diverse musical influences, and
Kyra Rénel Hardwick, a visionary entrepreneur, has emerged as a beacon of hope for Black entrepreneurs through the Resurgence Accelerator Program. This dynamic initiative embodies
A retired Chicago judge has been disbarred after admitting to scamming her uncle, a Tuskegee Airman, out of more than $240K while he was in
When it comes to fine dining, the South Side of Chicago has been neglected. In most cases, you have fried chicken spots, a few fish
Former NFL player Sergio Brown remains missing after authorities discovered his mother’s body in Maywood, Illinois, on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2023. The Cook County Examiner’s
Chef Jernard Wells’ culinary journey has taken him all over the world and his dishes reflect those experiences. Rolling out spoke with Wells about his
U.S. Bank hosted a small business tour during Black Business Month on Aug. 30, 2023. They visited seven Black-owned businesses. Skyway Bowl was the final visit
U.S. Bank closed out Black Business Month with a small business bus tour in Chicago on Aug. 30. The transformative and impactful tour aimed at
The African Festival of the Arts has been a Chicago staple for the past 34 years. The festival takes place in Washington Park on the
