The 24th annual Black Harvest Film Festival (BHFF) swings into high gear at the Gene…
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Photographer focuses on same-named streets in different Chicago communities
When photographer Tonika Johnson was in high school, she traveled from her South Side neighborhood of…
Why is Alan Scott mourning his daughter Kaylyn this Father’s Day?
Kaylyn Nicole had dreams of becoming a lawyer since the age of 2. She grew…
Urban entrepreneur beats the odds through graphic T-shirt business
T-shirt designer Edward Ark has been producing his unique brand of tee shirts in his…
Englewood bears the cross in Chicago
Chicago has been synonymous with violence and shootings consistently for years now. Mentions of the…
Englewood community in Chicago goes from food desert to oasis
The Englewood community on the South Side of Chicago has gone from food desert to…
Drunken Monkeee talks spiritual war and Chicago hip-hop
The most amazing thing about the Chicago hip-hop scene is found in its diversity. The…
Pugs Atomz talks about his creativity and artistry
If you spend anytime in Chicago these days you will notice an artistic renaissance happening.…
BIG IL talks his music and being on ‘Empire’
BIG IL’s bio reads: “In a place popularized by high crime rates and cultural misconceptions, Alex…
Lupe Fiasco’s M.U.R.A.L. organization holds dinner and think-tank event
Lupe Fiasco’s charitable organization M.U.R.A.L. (Magnifying Urban Realities and Affecting Lives) recently held its second…