Trump Pardons Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich
byPresident Donald Trump recently gave former Governor Rod Blagojevich a full pardon. He was a popular governor. What did he do to go to…
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Q&A – Celebrating Black Cinema: Tyler Balentine on Curating ‘Melanin, Roots, and Culture’ at The Music Box Theatre
byTo honor Black History Month, the Music Box Theatre presents the return of the Black and African-American filmmaker series MELANIN, ROOTS, AND CULTURE, a…
Who is Donald Trump?
byDonald Trump was elected the 47th President of the United States. He is a New Yorker, entrepreneur, and real estate developer. His paternal side…
Q&A – Tyrone Phillips, Director – Goodman Theatre’s “Fat Ham”
byAs an Actor, Director, and the Founding Artistic Director of Chicago’s Definition Theatre, Tyrone Phillips juggles many responsibilities. Still, his mission of heartfelt and…
The Tariff Effect
byPresident Donald Trump issued tariffs and then delayed the execution as other countries responded. So what is a tariff? A tariff is a tax…
Q&A – with Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson
byCongressman Jonathan L. Jackson represents Illinois’ First Congressional District. Born to civil rights leaders Rev. Jesse Jackson and Jacqueline Jackson, the fight for underrepresented…
What Does It Mean to Disband DEI?
byWhat does it mean that President Donald Trump disbanded diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives? His aim is to eliminate “racial/gender preference” and to focus…
Q&A – Clarence Maclin – His Redemption Story from Sing Sing to the Silver Screen
byThe film “Sing Sing” tells the powerful story of the theater program at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Ossining, New York known as Rehabilitation…
Donald Trump Sworn in as 47th President of the United States
byDonald J. Trump has officially taken office as the 47th President of the United States, following an intense and controversial campaign that captivated and…
Q&A – Erica Hubbard, Actress, The Family Business: New Orleans
byBorn and raised on Chicago’s south side, actress and producer Erica Hubbard got her start in the entertainment world while still a preteen doing…
The Fires of Los Angeles
byAs America enters a new political regime, the fires in Los Angeles prompt us to reflect more deeply beyond politics. These fires are an…
Q&A – with Anthony Robles and Jharrel Jerome of “Unstoppable” Movie
by“Unstoppable,” the inspiring true story of one-legged wrestler Anthony Robles, has finally hit the big screen, and its stars, Jharrel Jerome and Robles himself,…