Q&A with World Premiere of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s SUGAR HILL: Nutcracker
byDuke Ellington once remarked about Strayhorn: “Billy Strayhorn was my right arm, my left arm, all the eyes in the back of my head,…
Interview
Q&A with Allison Caldwell, Businesswoman and Author
byIf you were to look up the textbook definition of turning hard work and dedication into success, it would be Allison Caldwell‘s picture you’d…
Q&A – Baron Waller, Culver’s Restaurant Franchise Owner
byA native of Chicago’s Westside, Baron Waller had a usual path to becoming one of the fastest growing franchise owners of the Culver’s restaurant brand…
Q&A – Shaneen Murray, Author of ‘The Girl Code Rules of Engagement’
byChicago native Shaneen Murray is a multifaceted journalist, marketing professional, and brand new author with the release of her new book for young adult…
Music Review: Samara Joy – ‘A Joyful Holiday’
byIt’s been a whirlwind 15 months for Samara Joy. After announcing she signed with Verve, her debut for the label, Linger Awhile (2022) was…
Q&A – Dr. Lencia L. Marshall – Grind & Grace Experience
byDr. Lencia L. Marshall is an ordained minister, author, scholar, international speaker, and Navy veteran. A mother of four and wife of almost twenty…
Q&A – Leslé Honoré Activist, Author and Community Leader
byLeslé Honoré leads a very busy but very purposeful life. The “Blaxican” poet and activist uses her poetry and personal life to help youth…
Q&A – Timothy L. Mathews – Location Scout – Showtime Networks Inc./The Chi TV Series
byChicago native Timothy L. Mathews has always been a go-getter who isn’t afraid to start from the bottom and work his way up to…
Q&A – Blake Anthony, Founder of The Blake Anthony Foundation
bySome talk about making things happen, and then you have people like Blake Anthony who go out and make those things happen. A Film/TV…
Q&A – Greg “Olskool Ice-Gre” Lewis – Artist, Producer, Thought Leader
byYou can’t talk about Chicago Hip Hop and not mention Abstract Mindstate. While casual listeners may name-check such luminaries as Common, Kanye West, Twista,…
Oral History of Chicago’s Civil Rights Movement…
byRev. Brian E. Smith is the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Chicago Theological Seminary and pastor of the North Shore Faith Community Church. He…
Q&A – Pearl Cleage – Award-Winning Author, Playwright and Poet Laureate
byAs a celebrated author, playwright, and Poet Laureate of Atlanta, Pearl Cleage has enjoyed a distinguished career spanning 40 years, producing 30+ plays, novels,…