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
Miller Lite hosted its Business and Beer networking event at Moe’s Cantina in the Chicago. Miller Lite “Tap the Future” is a business plan competition that offers
Rolling out and Luster’s S-Curl brand kicked off the Style Suite national tour in Chicago this week. The kickoff event featured a panel discussion and
The most amazing thing about the Chicago hip-hop scene is found in its diversity. The talent is just as defined as the neighborhoods. Drunken Monkeee
Chrisette Michelle and Carl Payne were in Chicago recently co-starring in the stage play Married But Single. The play also features Lisa Raye-McCoy. Chrisette took an opportunity
[jwplatform bAN32m5Y] Kevin “KP” Pendleton, artistic director of Luster Products, served as one of the panelists of Luster’s S-Curl and rolling out’s Style Suite in
[jwplatform ztepYf4m] On March 31 on the South Side of Chicago, an unidentified man was filming himself live on Facebook. While he was speaking into the
The United Center in Chicago filled up with fans of high school basketball waiting to see the future of professional basketball. The McDonald’s All American Games
