Craig Robinson: In Your Dreams and Beyond…
byChicagoan Craig Robinson was in town promoting his most recent movie, In Your Dreams. In addition to talking about the film, he talked a…
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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…
Director Christine Turner on Sun Ra’s Cosmic Quest to “Do the Impossible”
byChristine Turner is a filmmaker whose portraits of artists, activists, and everyday people capture the beauty and struggle of life. Previously, her short documentary,…
Christi Love, Owner, With An Eye PR
byKnown as “The People’s Publicist“, Christi Love is a PR professional with the heart of a creative and a righteous soul that wants to…
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…
Director Rachael Holder on the Rhythms of Love Brooklyn
byAs a first-generation Guyanese child, Rachael Holder lived on Long Island but spent a lot of time in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, going to church and…
Andre “Add-2” Daniels – Chicago Regional Director, Guitars Over Guns
byAndre “ADD-2” Daniels is a critically acclaimed and highly lauded rapper in his own right, who has worked with luminaries such as Kendrick Lamar…
Cherrelle éLan – Actor, Creative, Author of ‘Black In The Future’
bySince her preteens, Cherrelle éLan has known her path in life would be through storytelling. Over the years, her storytelling would manifest into many…
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…
40 Acres: R. T. Thorne Reclaiming the Future, Centering Black Stories…
byR.T. Thorne, writer and director of the groundbreaking film ’40 Acres,’ boldly reimagines a post-apocalyptic future, moving Black characters from footnotes to the forefront….
“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…