King of Kings: Chasing Edward Jones
Today, we have the privilege of speaking with Harriet Marin Jones, the visionary filmmaker behind *King of Kings: Chasing Edward Jones*. In this compelling documentary, Harriet unearths the extraordinary story of her grandfather, Edward Jones, [...]
GRAND MARSHAL JASON WEAVER
by Nikki Carpenter In May 2024, Disney celebrated 30 years of The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl. Vocalists who performed the original songs from the 1992 cult classic film, were invited to perform a [...]
AJ RHODES – YOUNG SIMBA
BROADWAY’S YOUNG SIMBA IS CHICAGO NATIVE: 11-year-old AJ Rhodes first saw The Lion King film (1994) when he was four or five years old. He has a vivid memory of watching it on DVD in [...]
TREVANTE RHODES
FROM HOLLYWOOD TO CHICAGO - Trevante Rhodes has emerged as one of Hollywood’s most compelling talents, captivating audiences with his powerful performances and undeniable screen presence. Born on February 10, 1990, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, Rhodes [...]
HONORARY MARSHALS
CHE “RHYMEFEST” SMITH Grammy Award-Winning Artist/Activist |Candidate for Chicago Public School Board District 10 Che “Rhymefest” Smith is an award-winning recording artist, humanitarian, actor, and community advocate. He is the recipient of two Grammy Awards, [...]
“THE CHI” IT’S MORE THAN A TELEVISION SHOW
Many television shows depicting life in Black Chicago have graced the small screen. Good Times (1974 -1979) is significant for being one of the first television series to portray a Black family in a realistic [...]
