1 on 1 with Vic Mensa
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 [...]
“SOUTHUMENTARY,” A Two-Part Documentary of the S.Y.S. Rap Group That Launched GUCCI MANE, Has Completed Post Production
"SOUTHUMENTARY", A Two-Part Documentary of the S.Y.S. Rap Group That Launched GUCCI MANE Has Completed Post Production Long Awaited Two-Part Documentary Featuring the Early Days of Trap Music Icon Gucci Mane and His Former Rap [...]
Bronzeville’s historic Forum building receives $1 million grant for arts and cultural hub
By Bronzeville Life Bronzeville’s historic but vacant Forum, once the hottest and largest dance hall on the South Side, has received a $1 million grant to build an arts and culture hub at the site. [...]
Black artists and galleries across the country flock to Chicago for EXPO this April 7th – 10th
Bronzeville Life Staff Black artists from across the country are in Chicago this week to showcase their work at the EXPO CHICAGO, which takes place April 7 - 10 at Navy Pier's Festival Hall. Pigment International, [...]
VINCE ADAMS: The QuintESSENTIAL DJ
By Mary L. Datcher IG @mdatcher It’s no surprise that from the start of this pandemic, DJs have played a major role in giving us some musical escape. Celebrity DJs such as D-Nice, a member [...]
MUNCHIEZ GIVES “SWEET HOME CHICAGO” A SOUTHSIDE TWIST!
Novelty Candy Shop and Cereal Bar in Beverly Shows The Sweeter Side of Living in Chicago. By: Erica Faye Watson Qiana Allen is an African-American, Chicago based entrepreneur who’s extremely popular plus size clothing boutique [...]
