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,…
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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,…
Q&A – Tim Mercer, aka The Human Bugatti of Golf
byAt the young age of 14, Tim Mercer began disciplining his body and mind, training tirelessly to reach his full potential as an athlete….
Q&A with Cedric the Entertainer
byIf longevity is the name of the game, then Cedric the Entertainer, has been able to master it. The St. Louis native has been…
When the School Bully is the School District…
byOne year ago, I stepped down from Urban Prep Academies, the nonprofit organization I founded in 2002 to improve educational and career outcomes for…
Q&A – Tamera Fair – Author, Entrepreneur and iHeart Radio Host
byAs the saying goes, a Jack/Jill of all trades is a master of none…but there are exceptions to every rule. Chicago native Tamera Fair…
Dr. Bill Winston and Bill Winston Ministries Present Operation Ten City Chicago
byDr. Bill Winston, a globally renowned pastor, CEO, entrepreneur, and business leader, and Bill Winston Ministries announce that Chicago, IL will be the sixth…
Q&A – David Leonard, Natasha Parker and Adrienne Swan – Executive Producers – “Scroll Food”
byWithout a doubt, the internet as a whole and, more specifically, social media, has proven to be a great connector of people. In the…
Q&A – Cynthia Jemison, Entrepreneur and Founder of Fit Life Social Club
byBorn and raised in Chicago, entrepreneur Cynthia Jemison has always deeply loved and appreciated family, friends, and community. As she grew older, business and…
To God Be The Glory!
byReverend Martin Deppe is one of the founding members of Operation Breadbasket, the economic arm of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference headed by Dr….
Q&A – Malik Yusef – Grammy Award Artist, Poet, Producer and Writer
bySouthside native and proud product of the Wild 100’s, Malik Yusef is an 8-time Grammy Award-winning artist, poet, producer, and writer. Also known as…