[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
The city of Chicago has lost a true religious leader with the death of Apostle Richard D. Henton last week. Henton died at home surrounded
As far as the concept of Big Jams go, this one was pretty good. Chicago’s WGCI hosted their last jam of the year and the
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.
