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…
What Would I Do As Superintendent of Chicago Public Schools?
byIf I had a magic wand, power, and an unlimited budget, I would accept the challenge of being the Superintendent of Chicago Public Schools….
The Pope is Creole…
byWith all its imperfections, the city never fails to leave its mark on the world. In a historic first, the new Pope—the first American…
Cline Hedspeth, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Events
byCline Hedspeth is a professional culturalist. Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed her Commissioner of the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Events in March 2024….
Director Elegance Bratton for “Move Ya Body: The Birth of House”
byHouse” Still Has a Home! From stories of marginalized communities to explorations of identity, award-winning director Elegance Bratton has consistently brought untold narratives to…
The Chicago Sun-Times Cancels Editorials…
byThe Chicago Sun-Times canceling its editorials is a wrong move for the city. As the Trump administration influences America’s press, major legacy newspapers like…
Dear Alderman Lopez…
byAmerica is ablaze with pressing issues, from rising political tensions to social turmoil. Headlines scream about democracy at risk, with claims of reckless leadership…
Q&A – with George Ellzey Jr., Filmmaker ‘Cottage Grove’
byCottage Grove is a film by Chicago native, writer, and director George Ellzey Jr. that explores a broken relationship between father and son and…
Juliana Stratton – Illinois First Black Lieutenant Governor
byJuliana Stratton has served the State of Illinois as the 48th Lieutenant Governor since 2019. She previously served as a Democratic member of the…
Northwestern University Commemorates the Life of MLK
byThe annual MLK Commemoration celebration at Northwestern University leans into Chicago’s history and ongoing efforts to reverse the harms of housing segregation. Two weeks…
Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. Seeks Hunter Biden’s Advocacy for the Pardon of Debt-Paid Fellow Citizens
byIn a letter to President Joe Biden‘s son, Hunter, former U.S. Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. is asking his assistance in advocating for millions of…