CATEGORY

LifeStyle

Morris Chestnut & Harold Perrineau Bring Sable Bourbon to Chicago, Celebrate 25 Years of ‘The Best Man’

Actors Morris Chestnut and Harold Perrineau, known for The Best Man series, launch Sable Bourbon with Taye Diggs and Malcolm D. Lee (Photo Credit:...

Savor the Culture: 10th Annual Chicago BLACK Restaurant Week Serves Up Flavor, Heritage and Excellence

Dishes from participating Chicago BLACK Restaurant Week eateries (Photo Credit Instagram). Black History Month is marked by many celebrations rooted in tradition, nostalgia and love.  Among...

How to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy: The Top Events in the City This Holiday Weekend

While some may spend the day watching Donald Trump’s second inauguration or simply taking it easy, countless others across Chicagoland will gather to honor...

Brown Sugar Bakery’s Sweet Success: Stephanie Hart on Tradition, Community, and New Ventures

From cherished childhood memories to leading an iconic Chicago bakery, Stephanie Hart of Brown Sugar Bakery shares her journey of preserving traditions, fostering community,...

Chicago Defender’s Black Holiday Gift Guide: Shop Local and Celebrate Black-Owned Excellence

From L-R: Gift items from Sip & Savor, The Girls Locker Room and Stoviink. As the holiday season draws near, it's the perfect opportunity to...

Redefining Thanksgiving: New Traditions in Black Households

Thanksgiving is rich in tradition, but its celebration is changing, especially in Black households. While many families continue to honor old customs, others are...

Chicago Brand EMERGE! Dominates NYFW, Paving the Way for Chicago Fashion Week 2024

Emerge! Sept 2024 - Dionne Williams, Kenya Hunt, Bethann Hardison, Fe Noel, Steve Arrington, and Raval Davis (Photo Provided).  Chicago-based brand EMERGE! took over New...

3rd Annual Clink Festival Celebrates Diversity and Empowerment in the Culinary Industry

Co-created by Joyce Dawkins and Chrishon Lampley, the Clink Festival highlighted the achievements of women, Black, Indigenous, and people of color in the food,...

Clipse Ignites the ‘Pepsi Dig In Day Block Party’ at DuSable Museum

Clipse perform onstage during Pepsi Dig In Day Block Party to celebrate Black-owned restaurants on Pepsi Dig In Day at DuSable Black History Museum...

Keith Lee’s Latest Review Transforms This Struggling Chicago Eatery

Keith Lee has done it again.  When the world-renowned food influencer travels to a city to review the cuisine of various eateries, usually those that...
spot_img