It 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 [...]
The 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 [...]
It’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 [...]
As 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 [...]
Pharris 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. [...]
Senior 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 [...]
It'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 [...]
At 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 [...]
Since 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 [...]
Chicago, 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 [...]
During 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 [...]
When 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 [...]
The 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 [...]
Chicago 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 [...]
Chicago House Music collective the Chosen Few DJs today announced the first wave of performers for their 29th annual Chosen Few Picnic & House Music Festival returning to Jackson Park on Saturday, July 6, 2019. [...]
When you have a conversation with Kari Steele, her humble disposition as a public servant puts most people at ease. A cross between Steele’s keen sense of being a good listener dripped with a little [...]
ComEd launched its fourth-annual Solar Spotlight program exposing African- American high school students from various schools opportunities in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) as part of its annual Black History [...]
The annual MLK Scholarship Breakfast, Sketches of a New Legacy” brought together civic, clergy, educators, businesses, and students to pay tribute to the history of PUSH Excel and its programs. Congratulations to Rainbow PUSH [...]
State Rep. Melissa Conyers-Ervin What’s your background? I was born in Englewood and grew up on the Westside of Chicago. My mother was the head of the household and a union worker for [...]