5 questions with LaShun Tines, diversity lead of AIGA Chicago
(Photo Credit: David Anthony) As a senior art director, Lashun Tines has contributed to the creative campaigns of some of Chicago’s premiere agencies, including Leo Burnett,
(Photo Credit: David Anthony) As a senior art director, Lashun Tines has contributed to the creative campaigns of some of Chicago’s premiere agencies, including Leo Burnett,
They say a picture speaks a thousand words. That’s cool and all, but today, I’ll speak my thousand myself. I’ll save you some time if
(Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel greets students after a graduation ceremony.) Chicago’s Urban Prep Academy has done it again. For the fifth straight year the all-male
[jwplatform TDMeabDC] The Obama presidential library could mean hundreds of millions of dollars for the Chicago community. Watch the video to hear Bernita Johnson-Gabriel talk
[jwplatform n5eAM3es] Dr. Byron T. Brazier of the Apostolic Church of God explains that Barack Obama is to the millennial generation what Dr. Martin Luther
[jwplatform iAm4lBBv] Ghian Foreman and the other Chicagoans who make up Washington Park United are just a few of thousands of voices lobbying President Obama
Some of Chicago’s top tastemakers stopped by Cinespace Film Studios for the recent launch party thrown by Dreamfish Labs and entertainment entrepreneur Ryan Glen in celebration of his
Dreamfish Labs and renowned entertainment entrepreneur Ryan Glen recently stopped through Chicago to launch their new mobile app, Biziboard. A number of movers and shakers
[jwplatform Lg0u1cIC] President Barack Obama and his team of advisers are close to deciding where his presidential library will be built. A diverse coalition of
Friends, supporters, and a number of notables from Chicago’s film community all came out to noted West Loop eatery, M Vie, to watch the premiere of 1555 Filmworks’
World-renowned artists Bobby V, Chico DeBarge and Adina Howard did an phenomenal job at Chicago’s Promontory in Hyde Park. The Promontory is the new hot
Stacy Patrice is a sought after as a director, synergist, facilitator, speaker and producer of what she terms “yoga lifestyle” movements.
When it was first announced that Jesus “Chuy” Garcia was going to be a candidate for mayor of the city of Chicago, many Chicagoans of
It appears to be Hannibal Buress’ turn to bat. After spending years writing for other comedians and cutting his teeth in Hollywood, the Chicago native
Chicago hot spot The Velvet Lounge was the place to be as emerging label TwoGuard Music Group teamed with the ongoing Music Builds Community series
Nearly 100 top influencers gathered along with local Chicago celebrities to support Chicago’s newest film, The Rhythm and the Blues. Based on the true story of
[jwplatform SnIA2bww] Make a list of the most influential cultural and community based Blacks in this country since 1960. Slant your list in a way
Denver Broncos wide receiver Nathan Palmer, who performs under the moniker “NaPalm,” has released his highly anticipated mixtape, Life as a Bachelor. The 25-year-old is not only
[jwplatform AoFgm9VO] K’Valentine has a lot going on upstairs. While she could easily blend in with a group of high school seniors, she’s a grown
[jwplatform 0DqD14Xo] It’s still going down out here. Young Black people are being killed indiscriminately, by those from within and outside the community. Chicagoans are