Gele Day is a celebration when woman throughout Chicago come together to empower each other, reconnect with the earth, stand in unity and wrap their
V103 hosted its second annual block party at First Merit Bank Pavillion on Northerly Island in Chicago recently. In true Chicago fashion, the weather decided to
The legendary DJ Quik was in Chicago recently and reminded the packed house at The Promontory why he is so dope. His song “Get Down”
Chicago has been a hotbed of protests against police brutality. The recent killings of two Black men at the hands of police have sparked yet more
KING graced Chicago with their beautiful melodies and presence recently. They performed at a benefit for the Betty Shabazz International Charter School. Take a listen
Rollie C. Gray Jr. grew up on the South Side of Chicago during the Black Power movement in the ’70s and hip-hop’s golden age. In the
The 2nd annual Teen in the Park Festival, also known as T.I.P. Fest, held in Chicago was an amazing success. T.I.P. Fest is the largest
The Betty Shabazz international Charter School is a network of African Centered Charter Schools. The schools blend African cultural influences within the schools’ curriculum. Barbara
When we speak about the litany of issues that the Black community has, there always seems to be plenty of complaints and reasons for why things
Talib Kweli was in Chicago recently performing at The City Winery in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago. If you know anything about City Winery,
Thousands came to tap into the spirit of house music at The Chosen Few Music DJs Festival in Chicago recently. Mother Nature must be a
It would be safe to say that most parents raise their children to be upstanding and respectful. Our hope is that we see our children
Hillary Clinton spoke in Chicago at Rainbow PUSH’s 43rd annual convention at the Hyatt during the Women’s International Luncheon. She discussed what President Obama has done
Raymond R. Smith, a native of Chicago, has been an avid reader since he was preschooler. The Chicago Public School teacher found he could relate to his
Photo Credit: Richard Pack for Steed Media The Rainbow PUSH Coalition in conjunction with Chevrolet have set their sights on helping more families find new roads and
A woman was stabbed to death on a train on the South Side of Chicago. Police First Deputy Superintendent John Escalante said the stabbing occurred at
Chicago rapper Zay Swagg continues to carry the torch for Drill. In his song “Intro” he uses the backdrop of an India.Arie sample and raps
Chicago is a city of food. This is a fact that can’t be denied. Travel anywhere around the city and you will find restaurants serving
[jwplatform IlROi4CQ] Recently, the DRILL hosted an epic event in Chicago celebrating the start of summer 2016. The DRILL, a trusted events and lifestyle brand for urban millennials,
The Emancipation Proclamation was signed Jan. 1 1863, and freed all of the slaves in America. Unfortunately, Snapchat and Twitter didn’t exist and even if they had, Black
