Should A DJ Call The Bears’ Plays?
The Chicago Bears just finished an 8-8 season, which we would have cheered as a marked improvement from a 5-11 season two years ago…
Kai El’ Zabar: eta’s Artful New Executive Director
Cincinnati, Ohio native Kai El’ Zabar attended Walnut Hills High School there along with her good friend, Chicago political veteran Delmarie Cobb. Kai, the…
“Talking Black In America”
“S’up, Dog? What up doe!” A fairly new documentary, Talking Black in America, tells the story of African-American English through interviews with linguistic scholars…
Pierre Clark On Black Star Project Life After Phil Jackson
Pierre Clark is the Editor of The Black Star Project Newsletter, a task he recently undertook after the passing of the organization’s iconic founder…
December 15 Deadline To Win $1,000 In ML King Oratory Contest
If you think you are an inspired performer who can breathe life into the speeches and spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., you…
Chicago’s Author And Artist John Sibley
John Sibley is an author of eight books and an artist with over 100 paintings to his credit who counts Walter Payton, Mayor Richard…
Meet Black United Fund Of Illinois’ New Chair Carl West
Media businessman Carl West, publisher of Truth Be Told News Service, was recently named Chairman of the Board of the esteemed Black United Fund…
Spooky “Countess Dracula” A Must See At Otherworld Theatre
Ah, tis the season for the puncturing of flesh by razor sharp vampire fangs and the resulting blood-letting. Let if flow, let it flow,…
“Joker”: A Bad Miscalculation
Joker Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert DeNiro, Zazie Beetz, Frances Conroy Writer-Director: Todd Phillips Rated: R Running Time: 122 minutes N’DIGO Rating: (*) In the…
Jazz Institute Celebrates Big 5-0 With June 28-30 Birthday Bash
The distinct, innovative sound and legacy of jazz music in Chicago takes center stage from June 28-30 for Chicagoans of all ages as the…
Anonymous Alex At The Forge On April 28th
One of the Chicago area’s up and coming bright young entertainment talents is Armand Alex Chestang, who is starting to take the local music…
Spooky “Us” Not Quite On The Chainwax
US Starring: Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke, Madison Curry, Evan Alex, Shahadi Wright Joseph, Tim Heidecker, Elisabeth Moss Writer-Director: Jordan Peele Rated: R Running Time:…