16th Annual Silver Room Block Party Brings Peace, Love, Soul For “The Greater Good”
Mary L. Datcher2019-07-24T07:26:01-05:00
16th annual Silver Room Block Party Presents ‘For the Greater Good’, Takes Place in Downtown Hyde Park
Mary L. Datcher2019-07-17T13:57:45-05:00On Saturday, July 20, 2019, from 12 Noon – 10 PM, Eric Williams, owner of the Silver Room store, in collaboration with Downtown Hyde Park Chicago, will host the 16th Annual Block Party, along 53rd Street from [...]
Nikki Hayes: Speaking Up and Speaking Out
Mary L. Datcher2019-07-15T14:35:06-05:00The system wasn’t set up for Nicole ‘Nikki’ Hayes to win. As the President of the LiUNA Local 1001 an affiliate LiUNA (Laborers’ International Union of North America), she leads one of the largest unions [...]
The Faces Behind Better Love Yourself: Investing in Our Future
Mary L. Datcher2019-07-21T22:52:58-05:00The school season has wrapped as students transitioned from one grade to the next or high school graduates say their final farewells to classmates. They enter a new chapter in their lives. For college-bound students [...]
Sheila O.: “AfroZons” Connects Black Americans To African Roots
Mary L. Datcher2019-07-15T14:15:45-05:00For the past year, radio listeners have tuned in to a mix of African hip hop and the Caribbean inspired music every Sunday night on Power 92.3 Chicago from 10pm to 12 Midnight. AfroZons is [...]
One-On-One With Gospel Hitmaker: Donald Lawrence
Mary L. Datcher2019-07-15T14:16:16-05:00It takes a great deal of courage to step out on faith when leaving home to pursue a new chapter in one’s life. As a young man, Donald Lawrence knew the world was a bigger [...]
Eric Roberson: The Meaning of Music and Fatherhood
Mary L. Datcher2019-06-16T08:52:49-05:00The number of singers finding a way to stand out among a vast pool of talent is mind-bogglingly. With the sudden comeback of televised talent shows on almost every major network competing for viewership with [...]
CEO Of Hidden Beach Experience: Steve McKeever
Mary L. Datcher2019-06-17T17:26:36-05:00It’s not surprising Hidden Beach Recordings was created by Chicago native Steve McKeever. During an era, where both major and independent record labels competed for radio airplay retail sales— McKeever’s vision for giving Soul artists [...]
Rahmaan Statik: The Man and the Mural
Mary L. Datcher2019-06-14T17:21:54-05:00As the weather warms up and Chicagoans begin to shed layers of sweaters, scarves, gloves, and boots—we look forward to all the beautiful things the warmer climate brings. There is unique cultural beauty throughout Chicago’s [...]
DJ Pharris: Leading The Pack
Mary L. Datcher2019-06-14T17:16:26-05:00Pharris Thomas is not your typical DJ. What started for Thomas nearly 40 years ago in a similar fashion to other DJs from his peer group—ended up carving a specific single lane designed by him. [...]
Pastor John Hannah Fights Violence On the Southside With “Prayer On The 9”
Mary L. Datcher2019-05-13T13:40:22-05:00Senior Pastor John F. Hannah and the New Life Covenant SE Church congregation invite families and the entire Chicago community to stand together for the annual “Prayer On The 9” initiative. A community outreach program [...]
Oscar Award Nominated Film Director and Writer John Singleton Dead at 51
Mary L. Datcher2019-04-29T16:06:24-05:00It's with the sad news that we're reporting filmmaker and director, John Singleton died Monday afternoon. Over a week ago, Singleton had been in a coma after suffering a major stroke. His family confirmed the [...]
Rhonda Ross Kendrick: Creating Her Own Space Through Music, Motherhood and Self-Love
Mary L. Datcher2019-04-24T10:34:36-05:00At 47, Rhonda Ross Kendrick is living her best life. A mother, a wife and the daughter of the most iconic figures in American and music royalty—she’s carving out her own legacy. With the last [...]
Stanley Nelson Discuss His Latest Film, BOSS: The Black Experience In Business
Mary L. Datcher2019-04-23T14:34:32-05:00Since the early days of Jean Baptiste Point du Sable settling down to open the first trading post along the Chicago River around the 1780s to found our great city, Chicago—little did he know he [...]
Mary In the Mixx: Kim Foxx Reclaims Her Time, Black Women’s Expo Kicks Off, House Music Summer
Mary L. Datcher2019-04-12T09:12:59-05:00Chicago, we have a problem. The good ole’ boys in blue have taken a public stand against Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx challenging her ability to lead the office in the right direction. Why [...]
Valerie Jarrett “Finding My Voice” Is A Must Read
Mary L. Datcher2019-04-11T16:18:00-05:00During President Barack Obama’s eight years in the White House, he made history becoming the first African American United States president. But, compared to his predecessors, President Obama set the course for having the most [...]
The Legacy of A. Philip Randolph Continues
Mary L. Datcher2019-04-15T06:12:36-05:00When we hear about Chicago’s Southside Pullman community, we often think it was associated with the rich history of African American Pullman porters. For those who have grown up on the far Southside or are [...]
Merry Green: Celebrating 25 Years of Black Women’s Expo
Mary L. Datcher2019-04-15T22:47:35-05:00The Black Women’s Expo has become rooted in Chicago’s social scene and a yearly standing date for thousands of African American girls and women throughout the region. Created 25 years ago, it has grown into [...]
Herstory is Made: Chicagoans Elect Lori Lightfoot as the First Black Woman Mayor
Mary L. Datcher2019-04-03T07:24:17-05:00Chicago voters has spoken as the polls came to a close—'herstory' was made—Lori Lightfoot became the first African American woman mayor in our city’s history. Tuesday evening supporters went to their respective candidate’s party to [...]