Jada-Amina, Curator of the Gene Siskel Center’s 31st Black Harvest Film Festival
byJada-Amina returns to lead the Gene Siskel Film Center’s 31st Black Harvest Film Festival as curator, having previously served as coordinator for the 28th…
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Hedda Review
byI saw Hedda operating at a different level. It’s as if the others were seeking checkmate, but she was playing the Shogi version. Tessa…
America is Broken…
byWe are living in chaos with a reckless leader in the White House. Forty-two million people are affected by the food program, meaning many…
Director Christine Turner on Sun Ra’s Cosmic Quest to “Do the Impossible”
byChristine Turner is a filmmaker whose portraits of artists, activists, and everyday people capture the beauty and struggle of life. Previously, her short documentary,…
Can Black Americans Get Paid for Personal Grievances Like Trump?
byPresident Donald Trump has done what no other President has ever done or even thought of. Trump manages the government as if federal funds…
Chicago International Film Festival part 2
byPull yourself off the couch and join us for a taste of the Chicago International Film Festival. We’re breaking down three cinematic gems worth…
Christi Love, Owner, With An Eye PR
byKnown as “The People’s Publicist“, Christi Love is a PR professional with the heart of a creative and a righteous soul that wants to…
Blackout: The Real-World Cost of Erasing, Distorting, and Suppressing Black Progress…
byOnyx Impact today released Blackout: The Real-World Cost of Erasing, Distorting, and Suppressing Black Progress, a new analysis covering January–August 2025 that documents 15,723…
Loné Williams – Founder, Love & Protect Wisdom
byLoné Williams is a shining example of the adage about turning pain into purpose. After losing her mother to domestic violence in 2023, Williams…
Chicago International Film Festival Mini Recap
byPull yourself off the couch and join us for a taste of the Chicago International Film Festival. We’re breaking down three cinematic gems worth…
Trump Has Declared Civil War…
byThe midterm election of 2026 is the most critical in our lifetime. Will we remain a democracy, or will we become an autocratic government?…
More Than a Game: Kevin Shaw Unpacks the Trauma and Triumph of Jackie Robinson West
byThe 61st Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) is always a must-see. In addition to films from around the world, the festival features some Black…