ABFF’s Raeshon Morris: Black Storytelling and the Chicago Connection…
byThe American Black Film Festival has been a Chicago destination from its inception. Now celebrating its 29th year, the ABFF remains the preeminent event…
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Gary Green – Artist/Owner, SVNGRN
byGary Green is a community advocate, collector, curator, and art dealer with a deep passion for expanding access to the arts. He is the…
Finding Laughter in Alzheimer’s: Two Chicago Filmmakers Redefine the Narrative
byWhen Arlieta Hall found out her father was declining from Alzheimer’s disease, she quit her job to help him live the best life he…
The Black Dandy at The Met!
byMay 5 marks the New York Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala, which always takes place on the first Monday in May. It is…
Ari Fulton – Costume Designer, Children’s Theatre Company’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical
byAri Fulton is an award-winning costume designer for stage, film, opera, and dance that has dedicated herself to building a diverse career designing costumes…
Q&A with World Premiere of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s SUGAR HILL: Nutcracker
byDuke Ellington once remarked about Strayhorn: “Billy Strayhorn was my right arm, my left arm, all the eyes in the back of my head,…
Q&A – Pearl Cleage – Award-Winning Author, Playwright and Poet Laureate
byAs a celebrated author, playwright, and Poet Laureate of Atlanta, Pearl Cleage has enjoyed a distinguished career spanning 40 years, producing 30+ plays, novels,…
Jann Wenner – Rolling Stone Magazine Co-Founder is Racist and Sexist…
byJann Wenner, co-founder of Rolling Stone Magazine (1967), is a sexist and a racist. His new book, ”The Masters” is a series of seven…
Q&A with Mr. Saint Aubyn (Lloyd Price) and Shelton Becton (Music Supervisor)” Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical”
by“PERSONALITY” is a musical about the life and legacy of Lloyd Price. His story is somewhat unknown, yet this trailblazer’s contributions to music are…
Q&A – Christina Anderson – Playwright, “the ripple, the wave that carried me home”
byAs a playwright, tv writer, screenwriter, educator, and all-around creative, the prolific Christina Anderson is known as an artist’s artist. Her award-winning plays such…
Q&A – with Dr. Danielle Harth – N’DIGO Foundation Scholarship Recipient and Ed.D., LPC
byDr. Danielle Harth was awarded the N‘DIGO Foundation scholarship in 2008 and recognized as a N’DIGO Magazine “Where Are They Now” Honoree in 2012….
Q&A – Patrick Woodtor President/Executive Director of Africa International’s House USA
byP. “Patrick” Saingbey K. Woodtor is the founder, president, and executive director of the not-for-profit Africa International House USA, Inc., and executive producer of…