Jeremih: Making HiStory
Mary L. Datcher2022-09-01T15:35:51-05:00Nearly a decade ago, one of the breakout songs of the cuffing season was “Birthday Sex,”—a song by Chicago artist and songwriter Jeremih. Not since the early 1990s have we heard songs from another Chicago [...]
JB Pritzker Dominates the Gubernatorial Primary: Photos By Terence Crayton
bronzevillelife2022-06-29T16:39:55-05:00
United Partners with OneTen to Help Create One Million Family-Sustaining Jobs for Black Talent Over Ten Years: Collaboration with OneTen will help ensure United reflects the diversity of communities served as it looks to add 50,000 employees over the next five years
Relana Johnson2022-05-04T15:56:21-05:00Bronzeville Life Report BL Newswire United Airlines today announced a new collaboration with OneTen, a coalition of leading chief executives and their companies committed to creating one million family-sustaining careers for Black talent with opportunity [...]
Alex Diamond Learns from Chicago P.D. Work for Filmmaking Future
bronzevillelife2022-05-02T11:39:53-05:00Bronzeville Life Staff Reporter Assistant Director Alex Diamond jokes that his professional abbreviation, “A.D.,” should really stand for “Anxious Director.” “We always have to think of what could go wrong, and what could be an [...]
WESTSIDE DATA SPECIALIST OFFERS VIRTUAL “KIDALYTICS” CLASSES FOR STUDENTS NATIONWIDE TO NARROW STEM’S EDUCATION GAP
Erica Faye Watson2020-10-19T15:36:08-05:00Karen V. Jenkins Launches “Social Impact Initiative” Scholarship to teach kids about Analytics” By Erica Faye Watson. For years we have been talking about the “digital divide” and now more than ever it is clear [...]
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
Chicago Businessman Had a Special Encounter at Southside Walgreens Store
Mary L. Datcher2019-11-12T08:23:11-06:00Chicago businessman and owner the Sip and Savor coffeehouse cafes, Trez V. Pugh III recently had an encounter at the Walgreens in the historic Bronzeville neighborhood. Pugh describes what happened to him in a personal [...]
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and CPD Supt. Eddie Johnson Dumps Trump, Michelle Obama Doesn’t Hold Back
Mary L. Datcher2019-11-10T22:34:15-06:00Protestors made their presence known upon President Donald Trump’s visit to Chicago in nearly four years. His visit prompted outrage and a boycott of his speech at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference [...]
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 [...]
Educator Kara May: Art In Motion’s Director’s Passion For Arts Education
Mary L. Datcher2019-11-10T20:18:57-06:00Throughout the summer, residents in the South Shore community witnessed the transformation Art In Motion (AIM) Charter School campus at 74th Place and East End, catering to students with interest in performing and visual arts. [...]
New Networking Series Launches in Hyde Park at The Sophy Hotel
bronzevillelife2019-10-08T06:56:16-05:00Jojayden will partner with the SOPHY® Hotel in celebration of its 1-year anniversary! Join us on October 22nd 7pm-9pm for a pilot launch of Tailor Made™, a curated event series featuring pairs of notable locals [...]
16th Annual Silver Room Block Party Brings Peace, Love, Soul For “The Greater Good”
Mary L. Datcher2019-07-24T07:26:01-05:00
One-On-One With Gospel Hitmaker: Donald Lawrence
Mary L. Datcher2019-07-15T14:16:16-05:00It takes a great deal of courage to step out on faith when leaving home to pursue a new chapter in one’s life. As a young man, Donald Lawrence knew the world was a bigger [...]
39th Annual Taste of Chicago Announce Performance Line-up: De La Soul, Bilal, India Arie and Others Set to Perform
bronzevillelife2019-05-16T16:48:22-05:0039TH ANNUAL TASTE OF CHICAGO PRESENTED BY DOORDASH TO FEATURE HEADLINE CONCERTS BY DE LA SOUL, AND INDIA.ARIE IN GRANT PARK, JULY 10–14 New this year, advance food & beverage tickets are also on sale [...]