Q&A – Hapi Danielle, Founder of Centerpeace Drip
byA product of Chicago’s south side, Hapi Danielle is an all-around renaissance woman that is on a mission. That mission is to love and…
Interview
Q&A – Jonathan Jackson, Son of Civil Rights Leaders, Charts His Course in Congress by Reprinted by Permission
byJonathan L. Jackson is the scion of a legendary Chicago civil rights and political family. The freshman Democrat’s father is Jesse Jackson, the civil…
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,…
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 – 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…