Dr. Mildred Dixon, Panache Holyfield & LaGena Cain – Your School of Beauty
byFounded by Dr. Mildred Dixon in 1966, Your School of Beauty Culture, then known as Mildred’s Beauty College, originated on Chicago’s west side and…
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Novocaine Review
byFrom awkward romance to brutal superhero, ‘Novocaine’ defies expectations. We break down the film’s genre-bending madness and the intense 4DX effects that left me…
Dear Alderman Lopez…
byAmerica is ablaze with pressing issues, from rising political tensions to social turmoil. Headlines scream about democracy at risk, with claims of reckless leadership…
Q&A – Cherish Hicks – Founder, Beyond Wellness
byCherish Hicks is the founder of Beyond Wellness, a wellness collective that offers classes, workshops, and one-on-one coaching to help people start and sustain…
Daughters
byBehind prison walls, a ‘Daddy Daughter Dance’ transforms lives. ‘Daughters’ on Netflix is more than a documentary; it’s a testament to family bonds. I…
The Changing Face of America…
byThe world feels like it’s shifting under our very feet, and America is undergoing transformations that are as rapid as they are unsettling. With…
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…
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…