Myiti Sengstacke – Rice, Founder and Publisher @bronzevillelife It’s an interesting dynamic, living and working in 21st century Bronzeville. Historically, for many reasons, Bronzeville, in Chicago, has been a template, a foundation for progress in [...]
Last year’s 93rd annual Bud Billiken Parade and Festival was a joyous celebration that brought together the City of Chicago in a glorious display of love and peace. The vibrant parade, held on King Drive, [...]
By Bronzeville Life Staff writer @bronzevillelife - In Chicago, voter burnout is more than just a buzzword - it’s a critical issue that is affecting the very foundation of democracy, especially for Black communities. Despite [...]
By Dr. Robert Starks - While some were surprised at the results of the February 28th turnout, most political analysts saw it as the continuation of a low turnout trend. The election for mayor featured [...]
It still remains a hit and breaks Disney+ viewing records as it honors Chadwick Boseman and celebrates the brilliance of black women.
By: Dr. Robin Amankwah, M.B.A., EdD (Raconsulting7@gmail.com) The effects of COVID-19 still present challenges even today in the Black community in many ways. Going through the changes caused by the Pandemic brought more mental exhaustion [...]
Medical Author: Rohini Radhakrishnan, ENT, Head, and Neck Surgeon Medical Reviewer: Shaziya Allarakha, MD People often use the terms health and wellness interchangeably. Although a person cannot have one and not the other, they [...]
By Robert T. Starks – Tuesday, February 28th, 2023, is Chicago Municipal Election Day. The election ballot
By: James St. Patrick In honor of Chicago’s first Black mayor, the late Harold Washington—I decided to pay tribute to “Punch 9 for Harold Washington,” a must-watch documentary for political junkies. It’s an important history [...]
By Toni Bailey IG @baileybeautifulbites Courtesy of Toni Bailey. In the rare instances that my small family of three is blessed to gather for a holiday, we enjoy this savory dish the [...]
By Mila K. Marshal Military life can be profoundly rewarding and deeply traumatizing. For Black women, “veterans, sisterhood, comradery, and trust” are what they can expect to find when joining organizations like the National Association [...]
State Treasurer Michael Freriches speaks at The Illinois Dems GOT Rally at XS Tennis Complex on November 6, 2022. Photo credit: Terence Crayton for BRONZEVILLE LIFE Attorney General Kwame Raoul speaks at [...]
By Mila K. Marshal It’s election time, and many Black first-time voters are away from home for the first time during their first opportunity to cast their ballots. While the average age of the Black [...]
By Terence Crayton Damon Smith Photo by Terence Crayton for BRONZEVILLE LIFE What was your inspiration to run a marathon? 2022 is when my long-distance running journey began. I always thought people were [...]
By: Sharice Bradford Recently Bronzeville Life had time to chat with Chicago’s own Vic Mensa. We talked about his relationship with Virgil Abloh, his organization SMSL (formerly Save Money Save Life), his Chicago connection, and [...]