ABFF’s Raeshon Morris: Black Storytelling and the Chicago Connection…
byThe American Black Film Festival has been a Chicago destination from its inception. Now celebrating its 29th year, the ABFF remains the preeminent event…
Ziggy N’Digo Blog
From the World of John Wick: Ballerina: Review
byDon’t get it twisted into automatically thinking From The World of John Wick: Ballerina isn’t for you. There’s no question this is an action…
What If The Public Knew Biden Was Ill?
byIncredibly, President Joseph Biden did not reveal to the public that he had prostate cancer that had metastasized. The looming question is, when did…
Gary Green – Artist/Owner, SVNGRN
byGary Green is a community advocate, collector, curator, and art dealer with a deep passion for expanding access to the arts. He is the…
Karate Kid: Legends Review
byAlthough we’re not kids anymore, many of us grew up watching the original Karate Kid in 1986. Does the new installment, Karate Kid: Legends,…
Finding Laughter in Alzheimer’s: Two Chicago Filmmakers Redefine the Narrative
byWhen Arlieta Hall found out her father was declining from Alzheimer’s disease, she quit her job to help him live the best life he…
Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning – Is This The End?
byGet ready for an emotional, action-packed conclusion. “The action seeker should feel like a kid in a candy store because while we have seen…
What Would I Do As Superintendent of Chicago Public Schools?
byIf I had a magic wand, power, and an unlimited budget, I would accept the challenge of being the Superintendent of Chicago Public Schools….
Actor, Author, and Singer Hattie Winston – A Gathering of Voices
byFor more than five decades, Hattie Winston has made a name for herself as an acclaimed actor, singer, producer, and veteran of the Broadway…
Thunderbolts Review
by“Thunderbolts has a bit of charm, mystery, and excitement, and this team of anti-heroes makes for a solid outing that will be fun.” Check…
The Pope is Creole…
byWith all its imperfections, the city never fails to leave its mark on the world. In a historic first, the new Pope—the first American…
Cline Hedspeth, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Events
byCline Hedspeth is a professional culturalist. Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed her Commissioner of the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Events in March 2024….