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Don’t Kill My Chance… I Want To Be An Actress!
Her world has so much potential. Don’t allow her dreams to fade before she’s able to embrace them. Be mindful and aware at all times. Children hold the light of the world in their eyes, smiles and laughs. Stop the violence and allow this precious child [...]
L.A. Rebellion:Daughters of the Dust w/ Filmmaker Julie Dash
Filmmaker Julie Dash in person Introduction by Jacqueline Stewart, co-curator of L.A. Rebellion at UCLA FREE, reserve your seats at: http://ticketsweb.uchicago.edu/categories/film Tuesday, May 21| 7p.m. Logan Center Performance Hall 074 – 915 East 60th, Street Daughters of the Dust Julie Dash, 1991, 35mm, 112 min, new print! Dash’s masterful first feature film, set in [...]
ColorComm Launches in Chicago!
Chicago’s 312 Restaurant, located in downtown South Loop, was the destination spot on May 9th for women of color in communications looking for a good organizational network. A group of 100 women connected at ColorComm’s official Chicago Launch in pursuit of building with fellow communications professionals in various mediums.Some familiar faces were on board and [...]
Film and Music Video Directors: Coodie & Chike
Conformity: An action in which one redesigns their original perspective to settle for the acceptance and acknowledgement of mainstream consumerism. An action in which creative individuals, oftentimes, oppose for the integral care of their art and that of storytelling from the soul. Artistic integrity births innovative energy. That of which grants a trained eye the [...]
10 Black Child Geniuses You Should Know! Pt.2
If you only watched the evening news or depended on pop culture to paint a picture of young blacks, you would probably think that the majority of black youngsters were only ambitious about sports and music, or caught up in crime and debauchery. However, the face of black success isn’t limited to the fields that [...]
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Gene Siskel Film Center Previews 4 new Chicago-made docs
On Sunday, May 19th, the 2013 Kartemquin Spring Showcase will take place at the Gene Siskel Film Center and showcasing never-before-seen clips from four of their in-progress films, and soliciting audience feedback durin...
Don’t Kill My Chance… I Want To Be An Actress!
Her world has so much potential. Don’t allow her dreams to fade before she’s able to embrace them. Be mindful and aware at all times. Children hold the light o...
L.A. Rebellion:Daughters of the Dust w/ Filmmaker Julie Dash
Filmmaker Julie Dash in person Introduction by Jacqueline Stewart, co-curator of L.A. Rebellion at UCLA FREE, reserve your seats at: http://ticketsweb.uchicago.edu/categories/film Tuesday, May 21| 7p.m. Logan Center Perf...
B.I.G.G. HEARTS MAKE BIG THINGS HAPPEN
April 20th marked the first annual B.I.G.G. Hearted Foundation’s “Live B.I.G.G Gala” at the University of Chicago. The foundation, although born out of tragedy, truly is a shining example of what compassion and perseveran...
Mikki Taylor: Shades of Beauty
Beauty relishes in its own aura. It is not shy or apologetic. It is bold, classy and confident. Mikki...
Mark J.P. Hood: Creative Control
Nervous can’t even begin to describe the emotion that took over Chicago artist, Mark J.P. Hood as he took a leap of faith and heightened his music career by stepping onto the legendary Apollo stage in New York. “It ...
End Gun Violence!
Americans have had enough. The tragic, senseless deaths of 20 children and six staff members at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut have finally pushed aside all the denials of the epidemic of gun violence whic...
Welcome Inn Manor – Chicago’s Best Bed And Breakfast
The bed and breakfast industry was birthed in the U.S. during the 1980s, and B&Bs thrive today in large part because they provide an atmosphere of warmth and coziness that traditional hotels simply can’t match ...
Charlie Trotter’s Auction
I was curious about Charlie Trotter’s auction of his restaurant delectable. Curiously, I visited the auction to survey the goods. I wanted something from my favorite eatery to incorporate into my kitchen. His Lin...
COLOR Girls Social Affair:
Getting to Sisterhood
is on a mission. Through fashion and philanthropy, Aaja is encouraging and inspiring women from all walks of life to embrace sisterhood. With the launching of her She’s in Color campaign, a female empowerment initiat...
Harry Belafonte Highlights Northwestern’s MLK Program!
World-renowned actor, singer, civil rights activist and humanitarian Harry Belafonte, who made the songs “Jamaica Farewell” and “Banana Boat (Day-O)” hits on the Billboard charts, will deliver the keynote address commem...
Django Takes Off The Chains!
Django Unchained Starring: Jamie Foxx, Leonardo DiCaprio, Samuel L. Jackson, Christoph Waltz, Kerry Washington Written And Directed By Quentin Tarantino (****) Is there a recent film that has caused more heated discussion befor...
J’VIEVE by Tamra Ellingson: Fashion Luxury
Our goal as visionary’s and innovators is to create with impact. It is not enough to speak your vision with no plan of execution. An artist,in all creative realms, thrives off the pulse of life, therefore transforming the...
Coca-Cola’s Pay It Forward Movement!
NBA legend and business mogul Earvin “Magic” Johnson, multi-Grammy Award-winning musician, actor and philanthropist Common, and Black Entertainment Television (BET) chairman and CEO Debra Lee join forces with Coca-Cola this...
In Living Color: The She’s In Color Social Showcased Beauty and Philanthropy
The theme at CityPoint Lofts this past Saturday would have done Nina and Aretha proud because everyone in attendance was young, gifted and black. Style aficionado and philanthropist Aaja Corinne Carr presented the Color Girls...
Lifetime Celebrates Black History Month with World Premiere Movies!
Lifetime will celebrate Black History Month with an impressive trio of world premiere movies featuring major award-winning casts, including Betty & Coretta, starring Golden Globe® Award-winner and Academy Award®-nominee A...
Overcoming a Dead-End Job in 2013
By Daryl D. Green With the economic downturns in America, fierce competition from abroad, and the fast pace of life, I find it difficult to be content with someone else entrusted with my career aspirations and ultimate future. ...
Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill
These words set the essence of the jazz legend known as Ms. Billie Holiday, affectionately referred to as “Lady Day”. Her life is remembered as full, adventurous, tumultuous and troubled but it was through her...
RECOGNIZE: Beauty. History. Power.
MAYA SAYS: Mama says I’m pretty Mama says I’m smart Mama says I can be anything in the world if I apply myself But Mama, I see a world of application but there is still violence, anger and so many homeless people, w...
Destiny’s Child Michelle Williams stars in Broadway Sensation Fela!
Prior to Super Bowl XLVII, social media websites were full of “I can’t wait to see Beyoncé perform at half time” messages. Half time arrived and the most shocking thing happened, a Destiny’s Child reunion with Kelly Ro...
Sister Souljah’s A Deeper Love Inside
In the Hype Williams directed film Belly, the gritty drug fueled urban drama featured a scene in which the lead character (played by Rapper Nas) had a conversation with a twelve year old boy that would’ve led many to believe ...
New Playwright Tells Story Of Passion, Betrayal and Mystery
By Nicole Rhoden Chicago Dramatists Theater’s current production, Southbridge, is inspired by a true, tragic tale set in 1881 in Athens, Ohio, when a young African-American man named Christopher C. Davis was accused of the br...
Thomas Jefferson And His Slaves
By Tony Lindsay Master of the Mountain By Henry Wiencek Farrar, Straus and Giroux, New York, 2012, $17.95 (Clothe) Master of the Mountain, Thomas Jefferson and His Slaves is more than a Jefferson biography. Henry Wiencek’s ...
A Partner In The Community: New bank’s mission is financial growth of neighborhoods and people
By James G. Muhammad When you talk to William Farrow III, president and CEO of Urban Partnership Bank (UPB), the conversation eventually finds its way to the importance of establishing meaningful banking relationships. Like the...
Reclaiming the Dream
Written in response to the Inauguration of President Barack Obama January 22, 2013 Leslie Pollard, Ph.D., D.Min., MBA President, Oakwood University Huntsville, AL 35896 “Well, I’m proud to be an American, where at l...
They Seek A City: Chicago and the Art of Migration, 1910-1950
How does one find beauty in the midst of the rough? The “rough”, equating to slum and oppressed conditions along with financial and racial hardships, can be enough to keep any individual and/or community down ...
DON’T KILL MY CHANCE …
Campaign created by A.J. Linton Powered by A.J. Linton, Ashley Snow & Toi Talese Don’t Kill My Chance, was birthed by Brand Consultant, Arika “A.J.” Linton as a result of the horrific violence occurring in the worl...
Don’t Kill My Chance … I WANT TO GROW UP!
To those we’ve lost, our prayers and condolences continue to go to you and your families. This has got to stop! DON’T KILL MY CHANCE emphasizes the importance of allowing children an equa...
Syesha Mercado: Live at City Winery
We’ve all been going crazy over the song covers performed by actress and singer Syesha Mercado. She absolutely murdered her rendition of Beyoncé’s ‘Love on Top’ reaching over 1.3 million YouTube views and ...
Don’t Kill My Chance: Generation II Generation
“My people are poor. And they are tired. And they are determined to live. ...
The Call: Halle Berry And Morris Chestnut Light Up The Town
Halle Berry and Morris Chestnut came to town recently to promote their movie The Call, co-starring Abigail Breslin. No need to go into details about Halle and Morris – who doesn’t know who they are and what they’ve done. ...
Don’t Kill My Chance: I Want To Be Successful
Success means having the courage, the determination and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be. It comes with its challenges, for nothing worth it will ever be easy. It comes with vision and all...
Moses Hall: CEO of MoHall Loft
Rhythm of Life It is truly amazing when one can make a living off of their creative art. It is a sure sign that you’ve shaken hands, successfully, with art and business. The learning process and the challenges don’t end, ho...
Don’t Kill My Chance: My Voice Means Something!
The voice is one of the most powerful instruments of the human body. With it comes a choice given to exercis...
National Poetry Month: The Words of Sir Gil Scott-Heron
In celebration of National Poetry Month, let us look back at the life of one of the most successful African American poets, Gil Scott-Heron. The late soul and jazz poet, musician, and author, who happened to be born in April ...
What Temptation Taught Me: An Open Letter to Tyler Perry
Dear Mr. Tyler Perry, Ten dollars, a bucket of overpriced popcorn and two hours led me to the conclusion that you and I will never be BFF’s; I will never be your Oprah. Well, at least not when you have your writer/director ha...
’42′: Salute to Jackie Robinson
was Jackie Robinson’s number. He turned the tide in sports as he was the first African American to play Major League Baseball. He was a hell of a ball player, bar absolutely none. With his game of baseball, he took the...
Art Activism with Jewelry Designer Oneka Ijeoma
“Success is a progressive realization of a worthy goal or ideal.” – Earl Nightingale Nigerian jewelry designer, Oneka Ijeoma, owner and CEO of King Onye Label located at 707 W. Armitage, is an artist entrepreneur with a h...
Don’t Kill My Chance: DREAM
The Wonder Woman dreams have a way of tossing and turning themselves around and the times make requirements that we dream real dreams for example i wanted to be a sweet inspiration in my dreams of my people but the time ...
Don’t Kill My Chance! … I Want To Be a Doctor
DON’T KILL HER CHANCE. Doesn’t she DESERVE the chance to live and accomplish her dreams? STOP THE VIOLENCE. Raise PEACE. &nb...
Antique African Art At The International Fair
By Nicole Rhoden The upcoming 16th Annual International Art & Antiques Fair at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart from April 26-29 features exhibitors from around the world, showcasing art, antiques and jewelry from B.C. to the 2...
Meet Tamberla Perry, Meet “Vera Stark” At The Goodman Theater
Maid In Chicago: Lottery Lady Lands “Vera Stark” Role At The Goodman By DeShong Perry-Smitherman Chicago’s own Tamberla Perry stars in the title role in the new Goodman stage play By The Way, Meet Vera Stark. But before...
Don’t Kill My Chance … I Want To Be A Musician
can exude emotion with a simple note. They can touch on life and become theme music to your st...
Dangerous Curves Ahead Celebrates 5 Years of Women, Style, and Charity
In just two days, one of the most look-forward to fashion events in Chicago will be going down at Room 43! Welcome to Bronzeville/Kenwood DCA. Tamika Price’s A-line Foundation presents Dangerous Curves Ahead Charity Fashion S...
Hermene Hartman: Views From The Heart
Hermene Hartman, Publisher of N’DIGO, shares her unique perspective on politics, relationships, family, business, life culture and the community. “Views From The Heart” commentaries are heard on iHeart ...
Don’t Kill My Chance … Stop The Violence
It saddens me that as voices continue to communicate in various ways that there needs to be an end to violence, gun violence, senseless violence and gang violence; we are still falling on deaf ears. We are still in the midst of...
Film and Music Video Directors: Coodie & Chike
Conformity: An action in which one redesigns their original perspective to settle for the acceptance and acknowledgement of mainstream consumerism. An action in which creative individuals, oftentimes, oppose for the integral ca...
ColorComm Launches in Chicago!
Chicago’s 312 Restaurant, located in downtown South Loop, was the destination spot on May 9th for women of color in communications looking for a good organizational network. A group of 100 women connected at ColorComm...
L.A. Rebellion:Creating A New Black Cinema
The Scoop: In the late 1960s, in the aftermath of the Watts Uprising and against the backdrop of the continuing Civil Rights Movement and the escalating Vietnam War, a group of promising African and African American students en...
CAA Hosts “Taste For The Arts” Gala
By Lindsey Auten Chicago Academy for the Arts (CAA) high school students are known for their artistic and scholarly excellence. Each year, their talents find a way beyond the classroom and into exceptional arts fields and caree...
Weekend Culture: Chef Julius Russell Pop-Up Restaurant with Coastal Wines from Chile
CHEF JULIUS RUSSELL PRESENTS THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SPRING POP-UP RESTAURANT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CONCHA Y TORO WINES Award-winning Private Chef & Culinary Ambassador to Chile Presents Dishes Inspired by the Spring Harvest ...
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- Marriage Reasons: Societal And Familial Pressure Is Marriage Motivation (VIDEO) May 21, 2013 The Huffington Post News Editors
- Honeymoon Prank Leaves Newlyweds With Bright Pink House (PHOTO) May 21, 2013 The Huffington Post News Editors
- New Music: The-Dream ft. Beyonce & 2 Chainz – ‘Turnt’ May 21, 2013 Necole Bitchie
- Big Sean and His Girlfriend Bring PDA To The Red Carpet Premiere Of ‘Hangover 3′ May 21, 2013 Bitchie Staff
- Wednesday Funny: Stuff Women Who Watch “Scandal” Say May 22, 2013 Evette Dionne
- Look of the Day: Bring It May 22, 2013 Kweli I. Wright