John Legend Kicks Off Ravinia Music Season With Love
byJohn Legend told an estimated crowd of 16,000, “I want this to be the best night you ever had”, as he opened the Ravinia…
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The Sad Saga of Mr. Bill Cosby
byIt is hard to watch Bill Cosby, America’s Dad, stand trail for his sexual misdeeds. We know his claim to fame to be Dr….
Q&A With Husband & Wife duo, The Baylor Project
byThe Baylor Project is an innovative collaboration that merges the talents and creativity of dynamic husband and wife duo, Marcus and Jean Baylor. Already…
Pops
byAs we approach Father’s Day, I remember “POPS.” My friend Wayne Watson lost his father, Wade Hampton Watson, recently. Wayne believes his father was…
Q&A With Ron Simons – Actor and Tony Award-winning Producer
byThree-time Tony Award-winning producer and actor Ron Simons is a highly influential Broadway producer who with a long list of credits that including the…
The President Comes Home
byLast week, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle came to town to meet a small, invitation-only crowd to discuss details of The Obama…
Q&A with Author and Marketing Strategist, Courtney R. Rhodes
byFor years author, marketing strategist and entrepreneur Courtney R. Rhodes has been the brand-building pro that companies turn to when in need. Through years…
Making It Right For Henrietta Lacks
byJust when White America thought it was safe to come out its defensive crouch against charges of historic racism, here comes Oprah Winfrey starring…
A Celebration of Hope and Redemption
byThe Rev. Jesse Jackson has been arrested at sit-ins and demonstrations many times in his long crusade for racial, social and economic justice around…
The Celebration of History Makers
byJulieanna Richardson is smiling. The History Makers founder hosted her annual spectacular this past Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Art Institute of Chicago….
Q&A With Shelia Morgan
byShelia Morgan is an award-winning executive and President/CEO of the Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council. Previously she served as the Executive Director of the…
Q&A With Sherri Shepherd
byFor more than twenty years, actress, comedian and television personality Sherri Shepherd has proven herself to be one of the most hard working and…