Toneya McIntosh reflects on heartbreak of losing her son
“What’s up?” This phrase uttered by Burundi A. Martin was a warning. Next thing you know, he pulled out a gun and opened fire on the
May 9, 2016
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“What’s up?” This phrase uttered by Burundi A. Martin was a warning. Next thing you know, he pulled out a gun and opened fire on the
My son’s name is Malcolm Jamar Stuckey. Malcolm was born February 24, 1995. Malcolm was the baby of the family. He loved basketball, he started
Chicago-born comedian Lil Rel Howery is currently taking the world by storm. Based on his grind, humble attitude and hunger, this should be expected. Howery
Destiny Jones, daughter of hip-hop legend Nas, visited Chicago to share her lip gloss line, Lipmatic. She debuted the line in 2014 in line with the 20th
As I arrive drive into Foster Park on the South Side of Chicago on a beautiful sunday afternoon it feels like any other day. There
Chicago continues to make headlines in unfavorable ways. According to a report by the Chicago Tribune, thus far in 2016, over 1k people have been shot
The Common Ground Foundation held its fifth annual gala, La Vie En Rose, at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago recently. In attendance was Grammy
Ann Pinkney, the communications director with Metropolitan Family Services, talks to us about their partnership with BMOA and resources. [jwplatform jwoOSEzk]
Eddie Bolden, 46, spent the last 22 years in prison after being convicted of two drug-related murders. He was sentenced to life in prison for
The Black McDonald’s Operators Association of Chicago and Northwest Indiana continues its great work in the urban community. They have partnered with Metropolitan Family Services
Recently, 40 high school students from the South Side of Chicago hit the road for a multi-state college tour sponsored by BMOA and Metropolitan Family
Lisa Nichols, one of the nation’s most requested motivational speakers and life coaches, conducted a daylong seminar in Chicago over the weekend designed to assist
[jwplatform M69VirVe] The second annual Celebrating Life Fundraiser was held this past weekend. This fundraiser was created to assist the Forever Hope Agency’s efforts in aiding Chicago’s
Shante Howell, Reeta Baker and Reeses Moore talk to rolling out about prettybeautique.com at the Black Women’s Expo in Chicago. They share some beauty tips
In a tragic repeat of gun violence and police shootings, a 16-year-old Black teen has been shot and killed by a Chicago police officer this
WBEZ journalist Natalie Moore’s debut book, The South Side: A Portrait of Chicago and American Segregation, is a must-read for anyone interested in how ingrained
Photo credit: Melanie L. Brown for Steed Media Service What is your name and title? My name is Sharon McKennie and I am the manager of
Prominent radio personality Doug Banks has passed away at the age of 57. The cause of Banks death has yet to officially be released, but
The Black Women’s Expo celebrated its 22nd anniversary in Chicago April 8–10 at McCormick Place. The event marked the first stop of a three-city tour
Recently, Power 92 celebrated its 15-year anniversary at the Chicago Theatre with Chance The Rapper as the headlining act. Power 92 is an urban radio
