Since meeting via the message boards of Okayplayer.com and emailing music back and forth that would eventually turn out to be their first album (2004’s Connected),
Talented Swedish singer Sebastian Mikael is definitely making waves in the music industry. After collaborating with rap sensation Wale on the hit song “Last Night,” and
NYCH Gallery in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood recently played host to a unique photo exhibit event. Hennessy and ModernNotoriety.com combined to present the Through The Lens exhibit,
Hit television shows such as “Empire,” “Chicago PD” and “Chicago Fire” are being filmed in Chicago and everyone is benefiting. This has created a community
Chicago is reeling from another deadly holiday weekend. According to WGNTV, 52 people were shot and 10 people were killed during the July Fourth weekend. Police
Kenya Moore spent her 4th of July weekend in Chicago partying and promoting the importance of AIDS awareness. Kenya stopped by The Shrine during her
I remember hearing about the picnic behind the museum every year. Sometimes, I would make my way over there to enjoy the summer fun. Now,
STEM is all the rage in these parts. An acronym that stands for the academic disciplines of science, technology, engineering and math, there is a strong
Gun violence continues to put a damper on the July Fourth weekend in Chicago. According to reports by Chicago Tribune, 30 people were shot and
Jack ‘N for Beats is a competition sponsored by Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey. It made its stop at Reggie’s Rock club in Chicago recently. This
With the 4th of July weekend being one of the biggest and busiest party weekends of the year, we figure you may have a little trouble
Rapper and activist Talib Kweli recently rounded up an eclectic group of friends to kick off his “Midsummer’s Night Dream” tour in grand style with an inspired
Chicago’s hot spot The Velvet Lounge recently played host to an album release party and performance by popular poet Young Flame in celebration of her latest project,
In this highly counterfeit music industry it is always great to run across an artist who is genuine and carving his or her own path. Thirteen-year-old
The African American community is riddled with health issues. According to The Department of Health and Human Services Office, “African American adults are 80 percent
Parents looking for family-friendly entertainment on the South Side of Chicago now have an exciting new option to consider. The Razzmatazz Family Fun Center is
The screams were loud! WGCI packed the United Center with 13 thousand fans ready and waiting to have a great time with some of today’s
Renowned Chicago teacher and education activist Marva Collins has died at the age of 78. Collins was a fierce educator and advocate for children who
“If you have a goal, never allow anyone to steer you away from what you believe in your heart is right for you.” –Dedry Jones
Though new cases of HIV and AIDS have declined over the last 10 years, there is one age group that has continued to have its numbers rise over
