Q&A – Maurice “MOBETTA” Brown – Trumpeter, Arranger, Producer
byFor over a decade Trumpeter, composer, arranger, and producer Maurice “Mobetta” Brown has seamlessly existed in three musical words simultaneously: contemporary jazz, blues-rock and…
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Q&A – Tyra Martin, Senior Segment Producer, WGN Morning News
bySince starting as a writing intern at WGN-TV 25 years ago, Chicago’s very own Tyra Martin has worked tirelessly to bring important stories to…
Chicago’s Unwelcomed Guest…
byWhile in office, former Mayor of Chicago Lori Lightfoot asked Texas Governor Greg Abbott to stop sending migrants to our city. Around 100 migrants…
My Thoughts On King Charles III’s Coronation…
byThe Coronation has been a particularly divisive matter in recent years, sparking a discussion about the monarchy and its relevance in the modern world….
Q&A – Cherie Chiles-Buchanan, Founder/CEO of SimplyC360
byOnce you hear Chicago native Cherie Chiles-Buchanan‘s story and famous lineage, you get the feeling that she was destined to do great things while…
Will 28 Pools in Black Wards Close This Summer?
byThe birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and Memorial Day weekend is in three weeks. The unofficial start of summer kicks off this month…
Q&A with Sacella Smith – Northeast Regional Economic Development Manager – DCEO
bySacella Smith is a veteran and is the “conduit” for the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for the State of Illinois. (DCEO)….
“The Kickback” – Coachella Bops & Flops!
byThe most notable Coachella show is Thee Beychella, where Beyoncé herself headlined the festival and performed two different shows and meshed the footage to…
A Difficult Mothers Day…
byMother’s Day will be difficult, this year, because my mother passed away last December. She won’t be here to share the special meal or…
Q&A with William E. Hall, 6th Ward Alderman Elect
byBorn and raised in the 6th Ward, William E. Hall, Jr.’s values are rooted in serving all who are in need no matter where…
Where Do We Go from Here?
byShe took charge and calmed the situation. So it is often what Black women do with little to no preparation. Yet, she stepped into…
“The Kickback” – “It’s Better With A Friend!”
byGirl Group Flo is the Name To Know! Fresh on the scene and already building a rapidly growing fan base, the new British…