“TALENT IS UBIQUITOUS, ACCESS IS NOT” – Myetie Hamilton
bronzevillelife2021-07-06T13:36:42-05:00This quote has served as the driving force behind Myetie Hamilton’s passion for investing in our youth and providing access and support to help them realize their full potential. Myetie is a Chicago native, raised on the City’s south side by a single [...]
THE BUD BILLIKEN SPIRIT: 91 YEARS AND COUNTING!
bronzevillelife2022-05-02T11:41:00-05:00By Robyn Mitchell-Henry. Twenty-twenty has certainly delivered plenty of new experiences and most of them have caused us to grow and stretch and bend to extract the lessons presented. Learning to accept the changes and [...]
Voting Town Hall Live Tuesday, October 6th at 12:30pm with ABC 7 Eyewitness Morning News Anchor Terrell Brown Moderating
bronzevillelife2020-10-07T14:13:34-05:00ABC 7 CHICAGO TO HOST 16TH IN SERIES OF LIVE, DIGITAL TOWN HALLS; OCTOBER 6TH EDITION TO FOCUS ON VOTING WITH ABC 7 EYEWITNESS MORNING NEWS ANCHOR TERRELL BROWN MODERATING Digital Town Hall Available Tuesday, [...]
ABC 7 EYEWITNESS NEWS SPOTLIGHTS THIRD INSTALLMENT OF BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES WITH LIVE, WEEK-LONG SERIES BEGINNING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 ON 11 AM NEWSCAST
bronzevillelife2020-09-19T09:45:35-05:00Anchor Terrell Brown will Lead Discussion with Black Business Owners From Across Chicago Area ABC 7, Chicago’s Number One station for news, will present the third installment of BLACK OWNED, a series of LIVE interviews [...]
What is the Counting on Chicago Coalition?
bronzevillelife2020-09-18T17:51:16-05:00What is the Counting on Chicago Coalition? The Counting on Chicago Coalition (COCC) is comprised of 30 organizations, each with strong and unique access points to vulnerable populations such as disenfranchised minority communities, the homeless, [...]
HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE – DR. CHERYL WHITAKER CHAIRWOMAN AND CEO, NEXTLEVEL HEALTH ILLINOIS
bronzevillelife2020-03-25T07:03:33-05:00Lynn: What do you envision honoring these innovators provides for Chicago children who view these exhibits? Dr. Whitaker: The hope is that kids of all groups get to see African American (AA) scientists, doctors, techies, [...]
DR. IAN SMITH CREATOR OF THE SHRED DIET, PHYSICIAN, BEST-SELLING AUTHOR, ENTERTAINER
bronzevillelife2020-03-25T07:04:36-05:00Lynn: How will this honor impact your business? Dr. Ian: I think what’s important for people like myself is for us to be out there. Because we’re touching people in ways we don’t even know. [...]
FILMMAKERS – COODIE SIMMONS AND CHIKE OZAH CO-FOUNDERS, CREATIVE CONTROL
bronzevillelife2020-03-25T07:06:19-05:00These two innovators met when Coodie, a passionate Chicago-born storyteller, needed an artist, New Orleans-born Chike, to produce a trailer for Coodie’s documentary about Kanye West’s life, while accurately reflecting the African American culture. Within [...]
RESTAURATEUR AND YOUTH MENTOR – ERICK WILLIAMS EXECUTIVE CHEF, VIRTUE
bronzevillelife2020-03-25T07:18:52-05:00Lynn: How do you envision this honor impacting your business? “I realize I am an example of what is possible from a modest beginning. . .We will always be a purpose-filled space for people of [...]
Cook County Census 2020
bronzevillelife2020-04-22T01:34:53-05:00The 2020 Census is not your mom and dad’s census, as it is more than a population count. It’s an opportunity to shape the future of Cook County.
February/March 2020 Issue
bronzevillelife2020-02-13T14:49:37-06:00Museum of Science and Industry Celebrating 50 Years of Black Creativity. Making HERstory Kim Foxx
SIB’S BREAKFAST CLUB – CONNECTING THE CONNECTED
bronzevillelife2020-03-25T12:02:34-05:00Front Row Seated Left to Right: Denise Roy (Surfs Up Restaurants), Judge, Lloyd James Brooks, Damon Clark (City Alert), Myiti Sengstacke-Rice (BronzevilleLife & Chicago Defender Charities, CEO), Phi Lee (The Spin Artist), Sibyl Holloway [...]
Life and Taxidermy of CARL COTTON
bronzevillelife2020-02-20T09:56:10-06:00In recognition of Black History Month, a new exhibition at the Field Museum will honor Carl W. Cotton’s legacy and celebrate the accomplishments of this unsung African American artist. Featuring taxidermy, interviews, archival footage and [...]
Civil Rights and Iconic Chicago Pastor, Rev. Clay Evans Passes Away
bronzevillelife2020-02-12T17:15:34-06:00Legendary pastor Rev. Clay Evans, who founded one of Chicago’s historic black churches and served as a civil rights leader in the city, has passed away. Congressman Bobby L. Rush (D-ILL) says, “Reverend Clay Evans [...]
BRONZE BEAUTY TIPS: The “M” Factor #RESPECTYOURFACE
bronzevillelife2019-11-26T16:04:31-06:00Q&A With Professional MUA Triphena Johnson Q: @JoyIrbySmith “When I look at pictures of myself, I see either puffy or darkness under my eyes. How can I brighten or correct this area? A: The saying [...]
Yohance LaCour Designs Upscale Street-Style Wearable Art That Works For Everyone
bronzevillelife2019-11-10T22:03:17-06:00By Erica Faye Watson @ericafayewatson Yohance Lacour began his work as a leather craftsman 10 years ago in an unlikely setting - prison. Prior to his incarceration, Yohance had been both an investigative reporter and an [...]
Original Afrowear: The OG Of Urban Fashion
bronzevillelife2019-11-10T21:42:53-06:00By Gina B. @GinaSpot In the 90s, there was a limited representation by Black designers. Co-founder, Mustafa Abdullah (AKA DJ Mustafa Rocks) was winding down his popular Brotha Man line of fashion headwear. Abdullah’s idea [...]
Social Fashion With Influence: How Social Media Is Shaping The Future Of Fashion Brands
bronzevillelife2019-11-10T20:53:02-06:00By Antawn Anderson Director of Marketing at Bronzeville Life and Bud Billiken Parade Coordinator, Antawn Anderson. The leaves have fallen, and the spring/summer fashion collections have made their grand duet at New York, [...]