Local author Lowell Thompson’s new book, African Americans in Chicago, is a pictorial history that boasts more than 200 vintage images, which provide readers with a unique opportunity to reconnect with the history that shaped our community. “The story of Black Chicago is so rich that few know it all,” says former advertising executive Thompson, [...]

All it takes is that belief in yourself to outweigh insecurity and doubts from the universe and those who try to break you. All it takes is for your ears to listen intensely to that inner-voice spilling from your soul and encouraging you to go forward and  continue. It takes the release of fear. It [...]

Julie Dexter is an artist and composer who creates through the vibrations of life. Six albums in the game, her music, you may have heard. But her performance is what will win you over. Breaking into the music scene in 2000 withPeace of Mind and embracing her musical journey for the next 10 years, Julie’s dedication [...]

everyone knows Marlon Wayans as the wackiest member of the Wayans clan of comedy titans. The multi-faceted brother of Keenan, Damon, Shawn and sister Kim has made his name as a comedian, dramatic actor and writer in some 30 film and TV projects. But now, Marlon has struck out on his own with his first [...]