A Year in Review: Challenges, Triumphs, and the Promise of the Future…
byAs 2023 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the state of American democracy. Our politicians and political system face significant challenges….
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N’DIGO 2023 Christmas Wish List!
byIt’s gift-giving time again, and as always, N’DIGO took the time to shop for the top trending celebrities, singers, reality stars, and politicians and…
Q&A with World Premiere of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s SUGAR HILL: Nutcracker
byDuke Ellington once remarked about Strayhorn: “Billy Strayhorn was my right arm, my left arm, all the eyes in the back of my head,…
New York, New York…
byEvery now and then, it would help if you did something to take you right out of your comfort zone to look anew. That…
Q&A with Allison Caldwell, Businesswoman and Author
byIf you were to look up the textbook definition of turning hard work and dedication into success, it would be Allison Caldwell‘s picture you’d…
Q&A – Baron Waller, Culver’s Restaurant Franchise Owner
byA native of Chicago’s Westside, Baron Waller had a usual path to becoming one of the fastest growing franchise owners of the Culver’s restaurant brand…
Come Carlton…
byCarlton D’Metrius Pearson was the ordained minister who defied convention. At just 15 years old, he started his own church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The…
The Complex Narrative of Oversexualization in Black Female Rappers..
byIn recent years, the landscape of female rap has undergone a significant transformation. While the genre has always been a platform for self-expression and…
Q&A – Shaneen Murray, Author of ‘The Girl Code Rules of Engagement’
byChicago native Shaneen Murray is a multifaceted journalist, marketing professional, and brand new author with the release of her new book for young adult…
Let’s Have Fairness for CTA’s Dorval Carter
byEnough of Blame-the-Black-Guy for Covid’s Troublesome Aftermath One Black appointed official whom I deeply respect has come under fire – unfairly, in my opinion…
Thank You Veterans
by“America without her soldiers would be like God without his angels.” To all veterans, living and deceased, thank you for your service and sacrifices…
Music Review: Samara Joy – ‘A Joyful Holiday’
byIt’s been a whirlwind 15 months for Samara Joy. After announcing she signed with Verve, her debut for the label, Linger Awhile (2022) was…