“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” – Reviewed by Rick & Brenda McCain
In 1982, August Wilson’s play Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom catapulted him into the national spotlight; it was one of the works from Wilson’s 10-play…
“Nina Simone: Four Women” – Review by Rick & Brenda McCain
Christina Ham brings a profound story to the Northlight Theatre stage about the most honest woman in America during the Civil Rights Movement era…
No Recreational Marijuana, No Chicago Casino – By Rev. Gregory Livingston
Our upcoming Chicago mayoral election is about the tale of two cities – the difference between whether our government gives its helping hand to…
Hot Black Creativity Gala Warms Chicago’s Cold – By Derrick Baker
The 36th annual Black Creativity black-tie gala on January 26 at the Museum of Science and Industry (MSA) continued the event’s respected tradition of…
Goodman Breathes Life Into Conception – Review By Rick & Brenda McCain
In its new production How To Catch Creation, the Goodman Theatre brings to the stage a story of love, desire, loss, hope and inspiration,…
The Quarry: South Shore’s Cultural Gemstone! – by Pamela Graves
A renaissance of art, culture, and community is taking place in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood. This reawakening is housed in The Quarry, an event…
N’DIGO’s Christmas Wishes
Every year the staff of N’DIGO suggests to Santa what the perfect gifts would be for all the naughty and nice people! See if…
Another Attack On Affirmative Action – by Paul King, Jr.
A group representing Asian-American students has filed a federal lawsuit against Harvard University, claiming that the school’s admission process that considers an applicant’s racial…
Shedd’s BLU Summer Party – by Derrick Baker
To coin a phrase, “millennial magic” was in full effect on August 18 as some 900 of Chicago’s philanthropists and social leaders arrived at…
“BlacKkKlansman” is Oscar Worthy – Review by Joe Gibson
BlacKkKlansman Starring: John David Washington, Adam Driver, Alec Baldwin, Topher Grace, Laura Harrier Directed by: Spike Lee Rated: R Running Time: 135 minutes BlacKkKlansman…
N’DIGO Culture – by Ziggy
Oscar Winning Director Barry Jenkins On Beale Street Oscar is calling. Director Barry Jenkins is back with his first movie since his Best Picture…
Chit Chat – by Ziggy
New Quincy Jones Documentary Netflix launches the new documentary Quincy, about the musical icon Quincy Jones, on Sept. 21. The film will have a…