Chi 2 LA: Chicagoans in Film and Television Are Making Power Moves
By Erica Watson IG @EricaFayeWatson These six Chicagoans are making power moves behind the scenes as they climb the ladder to success in Hollywood. We asked them how growing up in Chicago prepared them to [...]
Chicago Catholic Students To Visit Ghana This Summer
By Deja Harrell In mid-June, six lucky students from Leo Catholic High School will travel across the sea to spend a couple of weeks in Ghana, West Africa. “I thought it would be a unique [...]
Rhonda Ross Kendrick: Creating Her Own Space Through Music, Motherhood and Self-Love
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 [...]
Valerie Jarrett “Finding My Voice” Is A Must Read
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 [...]
The Legacy of A. Philip Randolph Continues
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 [...]
Merry Green: Celebrating 25 Years of Black Women’s Expo
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 [...]
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