Q&A – with George Ellzey Jr., Filmmaker ‘Cottage Grove’
byCottage Grove is a film by Chicago native, writer, and director George Ellzey Jr. that explores a broken relationship between father and son and…
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Jerry Butler: The Soulful Voice of a Generation
byJerry Butler, the illustrious baritone once dubbed “The Ice Man,” is a distinguished figure in American music history. A transcendent voice in Soul and…
Juliana Stratton – Illinois First Black Lieutenant Governor
byJuliana Stratton has served the State of Illinois as the 48th Lieutenant Governor since 2019. She previously served as a Democratic member of the…
Trump Pardons Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich
byPresident Donald Trump recently gave former Governor Rod Blagojevich a full pardon. He was a popular governor. What did he do to go to…
Q&A – Celebrating Black Cinema: Tyler Balentine on Curating ‘Melanin, Roots, and Culture’ at The Music Box Theatre
byTo honor Black History Month, the Music Box Theatre presents the return of the Black and African-American filmmaker series MELANIN, ROOTS, AND CULTURE, a…
Captain America: Brave New World
byWhile superhero movies might not be your usual fare, this review focuses on Captain America: Brave New World a film featuring the first Black Captain America…
Who is Donald Trump?
byDonald Trump was elected the 47th President of the United States. He is a New Yorker, entrepreneur, and real estate developer. His paternal side…
Q&A – Tyrone Phillips, Director – Goodman Theatre’s “Fat Ham”
byAs an Actor, Director, and the Founding Artistic Director of Chicago’s Definition Theatre, Tyrone Phillips juggles many responsibilities. Still, his mission of heartfelt and…
Snubbed and Overlooked: Unpacking the African American Absences in This Year’s Oscar Race Part 2
byBest Actor: John David Washington delivering layered, commanding performance in The Piano LessonBest Supporting Actress: Daniele Deadwyler, whose transformative role elevated her film in…
The Tariff Effect
byPresident Donald Trump issued tariffs and then delayed the execution as other countries responded. So what is a tariff? A tariff is a tax…
Q&A – with Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson
byCongressman Jonathan L. Jackson represents Illinois’ First Congressional District. Born to civil rights leaders Rev. Jesse Jackson and Jacqueline Jackson, the fight for underrepresented…
Snubbed and Overlooked: Unpacking the African American Absences in This Year’s Oscar Race: Part 1
byPart One: The Visionaries and Leading Ladies Left Out Best Director: Ramell Ross, whose innovative storytelling redefines cinematic norms for Nickel Boys Best…