Kwanzaa principles were in full practice at The University of Islam located at Mosque Maryam in Chicago. The BRIJ FUND in partnership with The Black
December 30 in Chicago will forever be known as DJ TimBuck2 day, via a declaration from the Mayor’s office. This honor is an example of
Oreo Fest is a mixture of people gathered for one common purpose and that is to “Turn Up!” DJ Oreo has been bringing together Chicago
A woman’s body was discovered stuffed in a suitcase on the South Side of Chicago this past Sunday. It has been reported that a group
The police officer who killed Tamir Rice got away with murder. According to prosecutor Tim McGinty, the shooting of a 12-year-old boy with a toy
Chicago police have killed again. The latest incident occurred on Chicago’s Westside after police were called to calm down a college student who had anger
The funeral of a loved one can be a sad time or a moment for the celebration of life. For one funeral home in Wheeling,
Rapper King Louie, 28, whose real name is Louis Johnson, has been shot in the head in the Ashburn neighborhood of Chicago. His management is
With a repertoire that includes everything from Gershwin to Motown and Patsy Cline to Beyoncé, it’s safe to say that performing artist Keewa Nurullah can do it
State of Illinois Representative Christian Mitchell has a track record of advocating for change for the constituents he represents on the South Side of Chicago.
Chicago’s music scene has been in mourning for the past few days. Tim “Dj Timbuck2” Jones, 34, died recently due to complications from cancer. DJ Timbuck2 has
[jwplatform UFcXgCYS] Mark Hood from “The Voice” shares advice on how to audition, being on the show, and his future endeavors.
Slowly but surely old school hip hop is starting to get its just due on mainstream radio across the country. Though satellite stations have long proved
The music scene in Chicago is explosive and many artists are on the brink of breaking into the main stream. With 2016 on the horizon, we
You can’t mention streetwear and not mention Dave Jeff. His PHLI brand has been a consistent and ubiquitous brand worn by countless individuals around the world.
The atmosphere surrounding the Laquan Mcdonald killing in Chicago has sparked a litany of marches across the city and activism is the word of the day.
Snagging her first major role as Rasheeda in Spike Lee’s Chi-Raq (one of the most controversial movies this season), Anya Engel-Adams is ready to see her star
A college professor was suspended for her decision to wear a hijab. According to the Chicago Tribune, Dr. Larycia Hawkins was punished by Wheaton College.
Billionaire basketball icon Michael Jordan has made good on his promise to donate the multimillion-dollar settlement he just won from a Chicago-area supermarket chain to 23 local
Rev. Run was spotted downtown at the AT&T store in Chicago on Tuesday, Dec. 15. He had a meet and greet and shared some inspirational
