Hot Black Creativity Gala Warms Chicago’s Cold – By Derrick Baker
byThe 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…
Black Culture
The Case of Laquan McDonald
by“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” – Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The death of Laquan McDonald, the 17-year-old Black male…
Remembering Dr. King In Pictures And His Words
byBorn in January of 1929, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would have turned 90 on his birthday this year. Amazingly in retrospect,…
Ed Burke’s Ties That Bind
byThe federal indictment of the longest sitting alderman in Chicago history, Ed Burke, is revealing. His legal troubles may change Chicago politics in 2019…
Q&A with Dana Anderson, of “Soul in Suburbia”
byDana N. Anderson is a Chicago-based performing artist and writer. Her experience spans on-camera, stage, voiceover and dance. She is a member of SAG-AFTRA…
The Quarry: South Shore’s Cultural Gemstone! – by Pamela Graves
byA renaissance of art, culture, and community is taking place in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood. This reawakening is housed in The Quarry, an event…
Chatting With Mayoral Candidate Bill Daley
byWilliam “Bill” Michael Daley is a lawyer and former banker who served as White House Chief of Staff to President Barack Obama from January…
After Christmas Getaway? Visit Oakland Bay!
byChristmas has come and gone, but the holiday season is still here. Why not escape the rigid weather of Chicago and welcome in the…
N’DIGO’s Christmas Wishes
byEvery year the staff of N’DIGO suggests to Santa what the perfect gifts would be for all the naughty and nice people! See if…
Chicago’s Opportunity
byChicago has a profound opportunity. For the first time, ever, there is a chance to select a new mayor for the City of Chicago,…
Tim Black Celebrates A Century Of Life!
byIconic Chicago historian and educator Timuel Black turned 100 years old on December 7, 2018. He was celebrated with a grand party, “100 Years:…
Get “Familiar” With Ora Jones!
byFunny, fast-paced and filled with love, Familiar (written by Black Panther and The Walking Dead actress Danai Gurira) is a hilariously brilliant portrayal of…