Why Can’t Mrs. Carter Sing Country and Western?
byBeyoncé‘s eighth studio album, ‘Cowboy Carter‘ has sparked controversy in the music world. Critics question her ability to sing Country and Western music. However,…
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Q&A – Mariah Fair, Soul Full Cafe Chicago…
byMariah Fair is a young woman on a mission God gave her directly. The Chicago native runs Soul Full Cafe in the Pilsen neighborhood,…
Q&A – Clara Hubbard – “Senior Talk with Clara Hubbard”
byIf anyone is gonna have the back of our seniors and veterans, it’s Clara Hubbard. Known as “Chicago’s Granddaughter” because of her selfless and…
Q&A – Alisa Inez – Artist, Producer, Executive Director of the CECA at Kennedy-King College
byAlisa Inez is what you would call an artist’s artist. Not only is Alisa a prolific singer/songwriter, whose songs have been included in films…
Q&A – Mary Flowers – Illinois State Representative…
byMary E. Flowers is a Democratic Illinois House of Representatives member and the longest-serving African-American legislator in Illinois history. Born in Inverness, Mississippi, her…
Terri Terrell – Author of “Positive Vibes Only”
byAbove all else, Terri Terrell is an artist at heart and has devoted herself to connecting with others and helping them reach their full…
Q&A – Michelle Hayes – Owner, Hayes Talent Agency
byAs owner and lead agent of Chicago-based Hayes Talent Agency, Michelle Hayes has dedicated herself to helping countless others achieve their big-screen dreams. Hayes…
“Your Honor, It’s a Black Thing”
byJust when you think you have heard it all, something explosive happens. Attorney John C. Floyd III was on the witness stand testifying for…
Q&A – Omari Dillard – “The Soul Violinist”
byThe violin is not an instrument that comes to mind when discussing Soul music, but musician Omari Dillard will make you reconsider. Born in…
Q&A with Anthony Green – Great-Great-Great Grandson of Richard T. Greener First Black Graduate of Harvard
byIn 2018, the University of South Carolina erected a larger-than-life bronze statue of Richard Theodore Greener outside the Thomas Cooper Library to honor his…
Ava DuVernay’s “Origin” is a Brilliant Masterpiece…
byA Collage of Insight and Emotion Worth Treasuring. – LA Times The Most Important Biopic of a Book Ever Made. – Rolling Stone A…
Q&A – Kristina “Krissy” Williams – Businesswoman, Community Activist & Philanthropist
byKristina Williams is a Chicago born and raised businesswoman, community activist and philanthropist that has dedicated herself to uplifting marginalized communities across the city….