Chicago vs. Chiraq: It’s not Spike Lee’s fault
The name Chiraq just kind of popped out of thin air. No one staked claim to it. Based on statistics as it relates to the
November 13, 2015
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The name Chiraq just kind of popped out of thin air. No one staked claim to it. Based on statistics as it relates to the
Walk in My Shoes is a journey from turmoil to triumph. The writer, producer and director of this play, Janet E., manages to paint a picture
Many city leaders attended Tyshawn Lee‘s funeral on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at Father Pfleger’s church, St. Sabina in Chicago. Mayor Rahm Emmanuel, politicians, Noah Joakim’s organization,
On Monday, the Chicago Police Department held a press conference with the latest information on the murder of 9-year-old Antonio Smith. Like everyone else, I
Community leaders in Chicago joined forces over the weekend to demand justice for Tyshawn Lee’s family. Leaders from Young Leaders Alliance and Black Lives Matters went door to door
Tyshawn Lee’s mother is catching flack for making a questionable decision. According to reports by WLS, the mother of the 9-year-old deceased boy, Karla Lee,
African American professionals came to the Metropolitan Room at the Willis Tower, formerly Sears Tower, in Chicago to celebrate the tenth anniversary of BlackDoctor.org. BlackDoctor.org is
Chicago police claim that Tyshawn Lee, 9, was executed because of actions by his father, Pierre Stokes. According to the Chicago Tribune, police Superintendent Garry McCarthy
[jwplatform ZZl59Zfo] Terisa Griffin performed her hit single “Tonight’s the Night” from her newest release, Revival of Soul at the Dusable Museum in Chicago. Marqueal Jordan
[jwplatform vZXT4bUm] Ex-gang member, Clifton “Booney” McFowler” reveals how Chicago became one of the most violent cities in America.
A person of Interest is being interviewed by the Chicago police, in response to the murder of Tyshawn Lee in the Auburn Gresham community of
There is a plethora of independent artists in the world. Technology has made it possible for anyone to release music and gain notoriety. The truth of
Terisa Griffin brought her sultry and powerful voice to the Dusable for her album release. She performed her album, Revival Of Soul in its entirety to
[jwplatform miMvLqEE] Spike Lee recently released the trailer for his new film Chi-Raq. While in Chicago, we got an opportunity to speak with Clifton “Booney”
Black students in public schools are being labeled as disruptive, disrespectful and uncontrollable. One week after the incident at Spring Valley High in South Carolina
[jwplatform RBf5PX0T] Check out the official trailer for the new Spike Lee Joint, CHI-RAQ, featuring an all-star ensemble cast, including Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson, Nick Cannon,
The violence in Chicago seems to have no end. Tyshawn Lee was shot and killed in the Chicago neighborhood of Auburn Gresham. The nine-year-old was
One thing is certain: there is no shortage of talent in Chicago. Chicago-filmed shows like “Empire,” “Chicago PD,” and “Chicago Fire” have tapped into this
Visual artistry has the ability to spark the imagination. Greatness rests in our imagination, at times it can remain dormant because of the lack of
Get ready to say hi to the bad guy. Rapper and burgeoning actor Common has landed a role as a villain opposite Keanu Reeves in the upcoming
