Jada-Amina, Curator of the Gene Siskel Center’s 31st Black Harvest Film Festival
byJada-Amina returns to lead the Gene Siskel Film Center’s 31st Black Harvest Film Festival as curator, having previously served as coordinator for the 28th…
Chicago
More Than a Game: Kevin Shaw Unpacks the Trauma and Triumph of Jackie Robinson West
byThe 61st Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) is always a must-see. In addition to films from around the world, the festival features some Black…
Life in America is Becoming a BITCH…
byI went to the grocery store last week. I haven’t been physically inside a grocery store in a couple of months because I often…
Getting to Know ABC7’s Samantha Chatman
bySamantha Chatman is a news reporter at ABC7 Chicago and serves as the weekend anchor. She has worked as a reporter for the past…
A Conversation with Harry Lennix: From Chicago Stages to Broadway’s “Purpose”
byA distinguished film, television, and stage actor, Harry Lennix is a proud Chicago native and a graduate of Northwestern University. Throughout his decades-long career,…
The Vision of XL FEST with Troy Pryor
byTroy Osborne Pryor, founder of XL Fest’25 in Chicago, brings together industry professionals, providing an immersive experience. From thought-provoking panels to film showcases, XL…
New Politics…
byFormer Vice President Kamala Harris has written a new book ‘107 Days‘. She states that the American government system is “broken.” She is right,…
Dr. Alixis Rhodes – Applied Clinical Psychology Program, The Chicago School
byCaring for and helping others is something Dr. Alixis Rhodes has just always done. Although she didn’t know that her innate empathy and concern…
Run, Jesse, Run…
byJesse Jackson Jr. is considering a return to Congress. He served in the 2nd Congressional District, South Side of Chicago, and Southern Suburbs for…
“Let the Master Work” – Glenn Davis on Broadway’s “Purpose”
byThe Broadway stage is ablaze with “Purpose,” the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play. At its heart is Glenn Davis, the acclaimed actor and…
Ross Mac, Financial Educator – CEO/Creator of Maconomics
byRoss Mac is a man on a mission. The Chicago native is recognized as one of today’s most influential financial educators. Through his brand,…
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…