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
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
“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
The Musical Art Institute is the brainchild of Michael and Lana Manson. This organization was created with the children of Chicago in mind. “Our devotion
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
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
For the past 45 years the eta Creative Arts Foundation INC, located on the South Side of Chicago, has represented a hub of arts and
Tequila Tales is a gathering of upwardly mobile adults having discussions about relationships and the dynamics of those relationships while having a few drinks in between.
The beautiful people were out in full force at Vertigo Sky Lounge in Chicago for the Matt Legrand listening party-video release. The Gold Coast came
Kenny “The Jet” Smith, TV analyst and former NBA star, joined Coors Light to make a $15,000 donation to the Metroboard of Chicago Urban League.
The Obama Foundation announces Chicago’s South Side as the home for presidential library.
Rasheeda and Kirk Frost of “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” hosted a pre-Mother’s Day Soiree at Nzuri Entertainment Center in Dolton IL presented by Simply C360
I get a daily email from Marcus Ahmed detailing any and every activity going on at my high school alma mater, Hales Franciscan. Most times
Yasiin Bey represents the evolution of hip-hop and what it can be when one embraces the sounds and the spirit of the world.
I like Sundays, I like the day time and I like parties. So, Imagine how excited I was to hear that Heineken was sponsoring a
For the past decade Chicago has been an epicenter of filmmaking and in many instances the majestic skyline of the city has served as the
A hip-hop laureate and one of the most conscious emcees and rappers of the culture will be performing at The Metro in Chicago on May,
When it comes to music in 2015, there seems to be an abundance of rap, pop and EDM. At some point during the past few decades
