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 [...]
Chosen Few DJs Picnic and Festival Celebrates 40 Years of House Music’s Legacy
The festival was a vibrant display of community and culture. The hot and steamy weather didn't deter the attendees, who danced with colorful hand cloths covering their heads and paper fans distributed by corporate partners. The atmosphere was electric, amplified by celebrity sightings.
Grand Marshal – J. Ivy
J. Ivy - Grammy Award Winning Poet and Author At this year’s 65th Annual Grammy awards, The Recording Academy introduced a new category, Best Spoken Word Album—a category that was lobbied by Chicago [...]
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