“Just Mercy” A Poignant Film On Black Incarceration
byIt was slavery that gave America an abiding fear of Black people and a taste for violent punishment – a twisted inheritance that continues…
Ziggy N’Digo Blog
Lips You’ll Certainly Enjoy! – By Farrah Turenne
byThere’s a glitzy, glamorous new addition to the bustling South Loop entertainment scene since Lips Chicago opened its doors recently. Lips is a super…
Tips On How To Share Your History
byThe National Museum of African-American History is in Chicago looking for stuff from your attic and your basement; they’re looking for history. They are…
Supt. Johnson Not To Blame For Chicago Crime
byCrime in Chicago is a problem. We have one of the highest crime rates in the country. No neighborhood is safe and sound. Crime…
At Last: The Hideous Truth About Slavery
byAfter my third visit to the slavery exhibit at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in D.C. recently, I was reminded…
The 1619 Project
byThe August 18th issue of the New York Times Magazine dedicates itself to slavery with The 1619 Project, featuring profound, investigative reporting style articles…
Chris Rob Plays Davenport’s Bar September 1
byChicago native Chris Rob is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, classically trained pianist, and in-demand producer that can literally do it all. A bankable touring act…
Mood N’DIGO – Putting Our Paper To Bed
byOne day Julieanna Richardson, who created the HistoryMakers, called me and asked what was I doing with my almost 30 years worth of N’DIGO…
Erin Davis, Miles’ Son, Keeps His Dad’s Legacy Alive
byJazz musician Miles Davis is considered to be one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Together with his musical groups, he…
The Mysterious Jeffey Epstein Saga
byJeffery Epstein, the wealthy pedophile, allegedly killed himself in the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York over the weekend. He was being held without…
Shedd Hosts Sold-Out “Party With A Porpoise” – By Derrick Baker
byRewind to July 27 when more than 900 of the city’s wildlife enthusiasts and socialites assembled at the Shedd Aquarium for the sold-out signature…
Carlise Guy & The NuBlu Band August 16 at Glenwood Ave Arts Fest
byCarlise Guy is the daughter of seven-time Grammy Award-winning blues legend Buddy Guy. She is also the lead vocalist of the NuBlu Band, which…