Footprints of My Ancestors: The Real Legacy of the Chicago Defender
By Myiti Sengstacke-Rice Today is officially the first week that the Chicago Defender Newspaper has not printed in over 114 years. The headline, "Legendary Black Newspaper Prints Last Copy" hit me like a ton of [...]
Chicago Park District Provides A List of Cooling Centers Among Excessive Heat Watch
With an excessive heat watch in effect starting today and continuing through the weekend, the Chicago Park District is reminding residents and visitors to take extra precautions and to stay informed about weather-related conditions. The [...]
16th annual Silver Room Block Party Presents ‘For the Greater Good’, Takes Place in Downtown Hyde Park
On Saturday, July 20, 2019, from 12 Noon – 10 PM, Eric Williams, owner of the Silver Room store, in collaboration with Downtown Hyde Park Chicago, will host the 16th Annual Block Party, along 53rd Street from [...]
eta Creative Arts Foundation Announces Kai EL’ Zabar as New Executive Director
The Chicago famed theatre and fine arts organization, eta Creative Arts Foundation announce Kai EL' Zabar as their new Executive Director. “The opportunity to lead the eta Creative Arts Foundation in developing their fullest potential [...]