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 [...]
Happy Black History and Women’s History Month! In this special issue of Bronzeville Life we are covering many topics from the local election; pioneers of Black History; new history makers to women power players. Bronze [...]
For the past 13 years, Chicago television viewers have become familiar with the charismatic style of Valarie Warner. Her debut in 2005 as the traffic reporter for the WGN morning news team where she was [...]
City of Chicago City Clerk candidate Ameya Pawar What’s your background? I come from a background of social justice. I spent the last seven years in City council and passed over a dozen [...]
Dedry Jones was not in a band nor could he hold a lasting note but growing up on the Southside of Chicago—he was surrounded by the finest sounds of Black music. Whether it was Chaka [...]
Syleena Johnson is not your average entertainer. Over two decades, the Harvey, Illinois native has developed an uncanny niche of broadening her ability to forge a lane beyond the recording studio. The daughter of legendary [...]
By Mary L. Datcher With the mayoral election taking place February 26, Chicago residents are not out of the woods for yet another high stakes election. The chips are stacked high as two-term mayor, Rahm [...]
Traveling down Division Street in Chicago’s trendy Ukranian Village, a couple of blocks East of Humboldt Park—the business corridor has taken on a life of its own. Restaurants, sports bars, trendy drinking pubs, and coffee [...]
Over the holidays, Bronzeville Life had a chance to stop by some great businesses in the community which had a great variety to offer consumers during the Christmas shopping season. BRONZEVILLE BOUTIQUE 4259 S. King [...]
As a young kid, Randy Terrell and his family were residents of the Robert Taylor Homes. As a kid, he followed his uncle around who would travel across town performing at the Henry Hornets Homes [...]
To love Jason Mitchell is to see his incredible skills as an actor in the 2015 film Straight Outta Compton where he embodied the role of Eazy-E, critically acclaimed dramas Detroit and Netflix’sMudbound starring opposite [...]
Hands-down Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is one of the hardest working elected officials on the political forefront. As a former educator, her tenacity to enter politics when she defeated the incumbent, Timothy Evans [...]
A mom, a daughter, a sister and devoted aunt— Desiree Tate was not only their rock but she was a significant boulder throughout the city of Chicago. Her undying commitment to her work and public [...]