On Q With the Folks Behind “Sophisticated Ladies”
byPorchlight Music Theatre’s production of Sophisticated Ladies will make your heart sing. The swing music of Duke Ellington makes great theater. One music critic…
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50 Years of Black Excellence, Mature Style – By Derrick K. Baker
byPerhaps it was owed to the landmark of five decades of showcasing the achievements of African Americans in art and innovation. Or maybe the…
What If Dr. King Had Social Media?
byDr. Martin Luther King Jr. lived a dangerous life. That life and his deeds are celebrated on the holiday that we enjoy today. He…
Should A DJ Call The Bears’ Plays?
byThe 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…
N’DIGO At 30: On TV, Online, And Podcast
byN’DIGO celebrated 30 years last month. That’s quite a milestone…for any endeavor. We started as a monthly newspaper in December 1989, with the late…
Up and Coming Artist Richard McNeal
byChicago is known for its rich cultural environment with beautiful museums, art galleries and exhibits that can be found all over the city. It…
Kai El’ Zabar: eta’s Artful New Executive Director
byCincinnati, Ohio native Kai El’ Zabar attended Walnut Hills High School there along with her good friend, Chicago political veteran Delmarie Cobb. Kai, the…
Pierre Clark On Black Star Project Life After Phil Jackson
byPierre Clark is the Editor of The Black Star Project Newsletter, a task he recently undertook after the passing of the organization’s iconic founder…
Terrance Wallace’s InZone Project For Youth
byTerrance Wallace is a native of Chicago and a community innovator. Out of obedience to God, he simply packed up and moved to New…
Remembering Reverend Dr. Clay Evans
byRev. Clay Evans was quite a guy. The founder of Fellowship Baptist Church, located at 4543 South Princeton Avenue, passed quietly at his home…
December 15 Deadline To Win $1,000 In ML King Oratory Contest
byIf 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
byJohn Sibley is an author of eight books and an artist with over 100 paintings to his credit who counts Walter Payton, Mayor Richard…