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
On Aug. 19, 14-year-old RayJohn Harshaw was shot and killed near his South Side of Chicago home. This senseless act occurred a few days before
Grammy-winner Malik Yusef, a prominent Chicago poet from the city’s South Side, has captivated audiences with his lyrical prowess and profound expressions. Emerging from the
Chicago native and rapper Kidd Kenn landed a spot on the Lollapalooza stage this year. His show was colorful and raunchy. Rolling out caught up
Chance the Rapper visited the Apple Store in Chicago on Aug. 16, 2023, to celebrate hip-hop’s 50th anniversary along with the 10th anniversary of his
Troy Pryor is the founder of Creative Cypher, a portfolio of media companies under the umbrella of parent company Pryor Holdings. He is the co-chair
On Aug. 13, The F.O.R.C.E. (Frequencies of Real Creative Energy) tour visited the United Center in Chicago and the 50 years of hip-hop celebration continued.
