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
Jaleel Hampton is the second place winner of BMOA’s My City is Fly competition. We had an opportunity to discuss his piece and the meaning
The violence in they city is real. The violence in the world does not pale in comparison. The most effective way to address it is
Recently, the Black McDonald’s Operators Association presented “My City’s Fly” peace rally and block party on the West Side of Chicago. The block party is
Brandy has spoken honestly about feeling like she’s gotten a fresh new start to her life thanks to her new role in the Broadway musical
April Daniels of the WE tv show “Tamar and Vince” has launched the Rock Out With Me Campaign tour. After entering an industry where women
One of the most significant and influential Black women in media and American publishing today, Hermene Hartman is a well-rounded media personality addressing the soul,
So much can be said about the level of talent here in Chicago. When we take a moment to ponder the names associated with the
Raised in Chicago’s notorious Altgeld Gardens housing project, Peytyn Willborn discovered early on that nothing would be given to her and that she’d have to go
When Kanye West co-founded the organization Donda’s House, his intention was to honor his later mother, Dr. Donda West, and give back to his hometown of
When it comes to just all out “sangin” there are very few that can match up to the ability of Lalah Hathaway. Her uncanny skills were
The season known as “Summertime Chi” got off to a great start as professional networking group, The New Chicago, recently launched their monthly summer mixer
