
Missing Tony McCoy Jr.: Sandra Cole remembers her son who was slain in Chicago
Tony McCoy Jr. (May 3, 1991 to July 16, 2011) was a victim of gun violence. He was gunned down on the 1100 block of East
Tony McCoy Jr. (May 3, 1991 to July 16, 2011) was a victim of gun violence. He was gunned down on the 1100 block of East
As Mother’s Day approaches, many of us are making plans, purchasing gifts, and setting aside precious time to spend with the person in our lives
Chicago-born comedian Lil Rel Howery is currently taking the world by storm. Based on his grind, humble attitude and hunger, this should be expected. Howery
Sometimes, you just need a reminder that great ones still walk amongst us. Jazmine Sullivan provided that gentle reminder during a live Star Studio event
Acting opportunities for Black people can oftentimes be scarce in Hollywood. The higher-ups in the industry only open doors for a select few, but a
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon and champion of human rights for all, has remained committed in his fight to end discrimination against Black
Breaking into Hollywood is not as easy as it appears. But actor/producer LisaRaye McCoy has provided a surefire way to at the very least get
World-renowned chef Julius Russell, owner of A Tale of Two Chefs, treated the taste buds of a few lucky Chicagoans at his most recent pop-up
Beyoncé made her third stop on the “Formation” tour on May 1 with a show at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. A crowd of over
Destiny Jones, daughter of hip-hop legend Nas, visited Chicago to share her lip gloss line, Lipmatic. She debuted the line in 2014 in line with the 20th
“It was natural. I was taking Claritin before our collaboration,” says Kelly Rowland of her now two-year partnership with Claritin. “I was a fan of the brand.”
Andre Johnson understands firsthand how addiction can ravage communities. Johnson, the founder and CEO of the Detroit Recovery Project, was once a drug dealer and battled
NuDred is a special styling brush for twists, starting dreadlocks, or for any natural styles. Read what creators Bruce and Brigitte Boyd have to say. How did
The odds were stacked against Chinaza Duson from birth. Born in Buffalo, New York, her mother was a prostitute and her father was a pimp.
Erica Campbell has been one half of the gospel duo Mary Mary for over 15 years. In 2013, she embarked on a Grammy Award-winning solo
Ten years ago, a book was released that laid a solid foundation for many aspiring entrepreneurs. The Hustler’s 10 Commandments served as not only a
From Morehouse to the White House, Andre L. Johnson is the epitome of a champion of change. That’s why it’s befitting for him to be honored
The Common Ground Foundation held its fifth annual gala, La Vie En Rose, at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago recently. In attendance was Grammy
Beautifully candid, Toya Wright gives her heartfelt take on a litany of ideas in a one-on-one exclusive interview with rolling out publisher Munson Steed. It
Shortly after it was announced that Prince had died at the age of 57, hundreds of his fans converged on Paisley Park to pay homage