50 Years of Black Excellence, Mature Style – By Derrick K. Baker
byPerhaps it was owed to the landmark of five decades of showcasing the achievements of African Americans in art and innovation. Or maybe the…
Society
The Prince, The Princess, And The Queen
byThere is trouble in Britain’s royal kingdom. As the world knows, Prince Harry married a biracial American woman, Meghan Markle. She was a co-star…
Shedd Hosts Sold-Out “Party With A Porpoise” – By Derrick Baker
byRewind to July 27 when more than 900 of the city’s wildlife enthusiasts and socialites assembled at the Shedd Aquarium for the sold-out signature…
Shedd Gala Celebrates 25 Years, Raises $2 Mil – By Derrick K. Baker
byMovers and shakers and philanthropists gathered at the Shedd Aquarium recently to support the vaunted venue’s vision for a world thriving with aquatic life…
We Should Stop Saying “People of Color” When We Mean “Black People” – By Joshua Adams
byI understand why people in society use the term “people of color”: it replaces the outdated term “colored people” with one that is more…
Shedd’s BLU Summer Party – by Derrick Baker
byTo coin a phrase, “millennial magic” was in full effect on August 18 as some 900 of Chicago’s philanthropists and social leaders arrived at…
N’DIGO Culture – by Ziggy
byOscar Winning Director Barry Jenkins On Beale Street Oscar is calling. Director Barry Jenkins is back with his first movie since his Best Picture…
Chi Chat by Ziggy
byChance The Rapper Disses the Mayor in New Music! Chance the Rapper has gone local with his music rap game. It’s all about Chicago,…