Shrine No More
byThe South Side club the Shrine announced that it’s shutting its doors after nearly seven years of bringing hip-hop, R&B, dance, reggae and more…
Ziggy N’Digo Blog
New President at ABC
byFormerly ABC executive VP, drama development, movies & miniseries, Channing Dungey is a UCLA grad who began her career in entertainment as a development…
Bouncy Beyoncé and Panther Thoughts
byby Lorenzo Clemons I was asked by a good friend, who I respect greatly, to give my opinion about a Black man talking…
The Auto Show
byFirst Look for Charity is considered one of Chicagoland’s largest single day charitable events. Over the last 24 years, the event has raised over $42 million dollars…
Bob Black photojournalism
byBob Black’s photojournalism career started with the Chicago Daily Defender in 1965. He later joined the Chicago Sun-Times in 1968 where he worked for…
The Black Oscars?
byby A. Thomas Jeff Friday had no experience in filmmaking. He simply was a movie enthusiast who saw a diversity vacuum in the industry….
Actor Joseph Paterson
byHeard the one about the black guy born on a slave ship in the early 18th century? He ended his days running a grocery…
Super Bowl 50
byThe Super Bowl halftime show is, at this point, nearly as big as the Super Bowl itself. This year, the NFL is rolling out…
BLACK-ISH
byWe were at the office having a discussion on the new sit com. I realized we were of different generations and had different views….
Black History V. Black Future
byThis February is strange to me. It is Black History Month and I am trying to figure out where are we. I beg for…
Mardi Gras
byNew Orleans is the official capital of Mardi Gras, and anyone that knows me knows I LOVE Nawlins! But there is NO reason to…
Jacinta Mercier-Fisher Interior Designer
byChicagoland resident Jacinta Mercier-Fisher is passionate about creating new experiences people love and enjoy sharing. From walking the runway to showcasing her attention to…