Though only 22 years old, Chicago-based emcee Chance The Rapper has continuously displayed a compassionate nature and wisdom far beyond his years. Sitting down for an
The Barbara Bates Foundation hosted its third annual Knocking Out Breast Cancer fashion show at Macy’s in Chicago. The proceeds will go to the creation of the
The power of change belongs to the individual who is bold enough to embrace their ability and use it to impact the world in a meaningful
The tastemakers of Chicago were all at RSVP Gallery for #Heineken100. RSVP hosted this event sponsored by Heineken in partnership with High Snobriety. The purpose
After speaking with the director and writers of Unspeakable: A Dramatic Fantasia, I expected the production to be great. What was unexpected was being sucked into
What is the definition of art? Who can really put a finger on it, stake a claim and state what it is definitively? The reality
In these days and times it is not enough to know how to do just one thing. The world is moving at warp speed and
“Empire” still stands as the hottest show on television. Millions gather around their televisions, phones, tablets and laptops to see what Cookie is wearing and also see
It would be safe to say that our life experiences help to shape who we are, the thoughts we have and our values. How many
If you spend anytime in Chicago these days you will notice an artistic renaissance happening. The music and visual landscape of the city is growing
Black youth are represented in a large majority of news headlines as negative and volatile. We know this to be an exaggeration and a result
Empowerment comes in many forms. Self-empowerment provides the confidence and resilience needed to overcome obstacles that may seem insurmountable. This type of empowerment is necessary as
Rhymefest’s gripping documentary, “In My Father’s House,” showcases the Chicago rapper’s journey to reconnect with his long lost father. As Rhymefest exposes his personal journey and also the foibles of the dad he’s only just now coming to know, he admitted that meeting and understanding his father Brian made him more aware of his own flaws.
Richard Pryor is regarded in most comedy circles as the best who ever did it. His honesty and candor are unmatched ten years after his
Of course you’re widely known for your role as Tommy Strawn on the hit TV series “Martin.” The show has essentially never been off the air
Have you always been a natural performer? Is it something you knew you always wanted to do? If you ask my mom, she’d say I’m
[jwplatform I5yyVLBd] The Internet brought their Ego Death tour to Chicago recently. The lead singer Syd tha Kyd wrote the song “Under Control” for her band.
BIBO is an acronym that stands for Beauty In Beauty Out. The 501c3 nonprofit organization was created by Traci Campbell. The BIBO Awards seek to recognize
Grammy and Oscar Award-winning Chicago hip-hop artist Che “Rhymefest” Smith allows the world into his home, as he reconnects with his once homeless father, Brian
[jwplatform YP53DtK8] Rhymefest’s father, Brian Tillman, talks about the documentary In My Father’s House and how it helped make his relationship stronger with his son after
