South Side Arts And Masequa Myers
byCultural leader Masequa Myers is a creative force. The Executive Director of the South Side Community Art Center since 2014 has more than 30…
Interview
Liz Toussaint’s “Bean Pie”
byGrowing up the youngest of seven children in Englewood, singer Liz Toussaint heard and was influenced by a number of genres including R&B, gospel,…
Robin Givens Bares Her Soul – By Allison Kugel
byActress Robin Givens has played many roles in her life – retiring wallflower not being among them. She burst onto the scene as the…
Robert Townsend Returns to Chicago – By Clarence Waldron
byRobert Townsend, 62, has traveled a long way from his native West Side of Chicago. Take a look at how much the man has…
Quinton de’ Alexander, The Ambassador Of Fashion
byQuinton de’ Alexander is one of Chicago’s most prominent fashion designers. His specialty is haute couture evening gowns. Born in New Orleans, he grew…
Meet Illinois Supreme Court Justice P. Scott Neville Jr.
byThe Honorable P. Scott Neville, Jr. is the 117th judge to serve on the Illinois Supreme Court and the second African-American justice in its…
Tony Bennett Leaves His Heart At Ravinia On June 21 – By Clarence Waldron
byOn June 21, legendary singer Anthony Benedetto – better known to the world as Tony Bennett – will perform at Ravinia for the 40th…
Pop A Cork With Isiah Thomas!
byDetroit Pistons legend and Chicago native Isiah Thomas is now in the champagne business. In 2016, Thomas, 58, announced that he was the exclusive…
India Arie: More Than “Worthy” – by Clarence Waldron
bySinger India Arie has released her new album Worthy and although we have an idea of what it will sound like thanks to the singles…
Talking Legal Weed With Rep. Sonya Harper
byTo legalize or not to legalize marijuana is the question for the state legislators in Illinois. Governor JB Pritzker is ready to sign Senate…
Q&A With Author/Educator Caprice Banks – By TJ Armour
byChicago native, now Atlanta resident, Caprice Banks is a high school teacher, college professor, and education consultant who has recently added the title of…
“Jenspiration” With Artist Jen Hodo!
byChicago native Jen Hodo is a fashion illustrator, curator, and photographer currently based in Brooklyn, New York. After receiving her B.A. in Fashion Business…