Mary Datcher, music industry veteran and arts and entertainment editor for the Chicago Defender celebrates 10 years of her Global Mixx Music & Film Forum. We
Vunzai T. Yeazel is a leadership and business consultant and is also founder of LiveBold Consulting Inc. Her company works to help businesses execute their goals. As the
The death of Laquan McDonald in 2014 was just one in a long string of police shootings in the troubled city of Chicago. However, a portion
Creator William Pierce, executive producer Rodger Jackson and co-directors Phil Lee, Darryl Manuel and Lawrence Wallace set Chicago as a battleground for two gangs in
Rakim perfoms at Marquette Park in Chicago with the Rock Steady Crew. [jwplatform GazjpWAb]
For the past five years, the Westside Music Festival has been a shining example of a community supporting art and culture. The Westside Music Festival was created to fill
In 2014, Grammy- and Oscar-winning hip-hop artis and actor Common created a music festival for Chicago called AAHH! Fest. The festival was created as a response to
Rakim performs “Don’t Sweat the Technique” during the “Takin’ it to the Streets” event in Chicago. [jwplatform z8pMZG3n]
Rakim performs Follow the Leader on the stage in Marquette Park at the Takin’ it to the Streets event. [jwplatform 82F4L1tn]
To understand how Seandrea Sledge became Dreezy, most would recognize April 8, 2014, as the day her life changed forever. It was a day that
El Debarge visited the City Winery in Chicago. He gave and was showered with love. The night was magical as El ran through the list
The Miller Lite Tap The Future Pitch Tour made its stop at the Park West in Chicago recently. The Park West was alive with ideas
We’re excited the bring DRILL to one of Chicago’s top live music venues. Good Music, Good People, & GOOD VIBES! Not An Ordinary DRILL. [jwplatform ql0IuCcK]
Chicago’s beautiful people were out in full force at “Cocktails with Claire and Miss Diddy LA” recently. The event was held at the 19 East venue in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago. The event was an opportunity for aspiring business owners in fashion and design to come hear the experiences and learn from a group of successful people in their respective fields.
The Frontline Art Exhibition tour made its stop in Chicago recently. The exhibition was held at the South Side Community Arts Center. The panel consisted
Music in this millennium has morphed into a stew of many different styles. Genres are being blurred and artists are consistently fighting their way outside
Emile Cambry is the CEO and founder of BLUE1647. He recently spoke with rolling out about the tech industry in Chicago, his past experiences, and how
The great thing about living in Chicago during the summer is that you will never be at a loss for something to do. The city
Chance the Rapper continues his rise and increases his relevance to the music industry. Chance is kicking off his national tour, “Magnificent Coloring Day Festival”
Photos by Melanie L. Brown Nikki Giovanni performed in Chicago on the stage with Morris Gearring. She shared her classic written poems and discussed the
