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LaShawn Williams, Contributing Writer

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LaShawn Williams is a freelance writer and arts and entertainment enthusiast. She was the arts & culture editor of the award-winning Chicago-centric GapersBlock.com; in addition, her work has appeared on SoulTrain.com, SheReads.com, BlackDoctor.org, Comedy Hype and more. Follow her on Twitter: @MsWilliamsWorld

“The Defamation Experience”: Courtroom Drama Tackles Race, Religion and Class

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“The Defamation Experience,” Courtroom Drama Tackles Race, Religion and Class By LaShawn Williams The subject of race in America has always been contentious and complicated and...

Black Ensemble Theater’s “You Can’t Fake the Funk” Puts the ‘Fun’ in Funky

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If you live by the “life has no guarantees” creed, then chances are you’ve probably never been to the Black Ensemble Theater because the...

Illinois Institute of Technology Hosts Centennial Commemoration of 1919 Chicago Race Riots

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A hot summer day 100 years ago would forever affect race relations in Chicago: On July 27, 1919, a group of black youths who...

Black Harvest Film Festival: 25 Years of Film Festivities in Chicago

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For cinema that represents the black diaspora, look no further than the Black Harvest Film Festival. This annual event, now in its 25thyear, has...

Chicago Native and “Beats” Star Khalil Everage Opens Up

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With an all-star roster that includes music legends like Curtis Mayfield and Chaka Khan, as well as Academy Award winners Common and Jennifer Hudson,...

Comedy Central’s “South Side” Finds the Funny in Chicago

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“South Side,” co-created and co-executive-produced by Chicago native Bashir Salahuddin, is the latest Chicago-centric show to hit the small screen. The comedy series, filmed...

Damon Williams Talks Fatherhood By LaShawn Williams

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Damon Williams has long ago cemented his standing as one off the most well-known comedians from Chicago. With a diverse portfolio that includes appearing...
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