A scene from the theatrical production, "Black Love Reigns Supreme" (All Photos courtesy of Praize Productions, Inc.)
"Quote:" We want the audience to take away from...
A scene from August Wilson's "Joe Turner’s Come And Gone" (Credit Liz Lauren).
The stage is set for an unforgettable journey of self-discovery and resilience...
Born in Chicago and raised between Racine, Wisconsin, and the South Side, Dorri McWhorter was destined for leadership.
Her passion for advocacy and communications started...
Entrepreneurship often comes to people later in life after they've explored various paths in high school, college, and beyond.
But for Keeana Barber, it was...
Judge Joy Virginia Cunningham is a trailblazer, breaking barriers as the first African-American woman from Cook County to serve on the Illinois Supreme Court.
Justice...
The Ladies of Throttle Legendz Motorcycle Club in Chicago is an all-female motorcycle club (Photo Credit: Teisha "Isis" Carter).
Women have a long and rich...
by Gwen McKinney
It was May 1, 1964, and celebrated playwright Lorraine Hansberry, addressing a group of teenage national essay winners, extolled the power of Blackness:
“I...
By Rashad Alexander
There's always that important birthday present everyone has received that they will never forget. On his Nov. 28 birthday this past year,...
One of the most eagerly awaited events on Chicago's culinary calendar has officially kicked off — Chicago Black Restaurant Week. From Feb. 11-25, this...
