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2026 UNCF ‘A Mind Is…’® Gala – Chicago takes place Saturday, June 6

The Chicago Defender - June 6, 2026

Join us for the 26th Annual UNCF Chicago A Mind is… Gala: Continuing the Legacy: An Evening of Illuminating the Promise of HBCUs The UNCF...

Entrepreneur Heiji Choy Black and Artist Theaster Gates Reimagine High Tea with Experimental Hospitality Destination at the Stony Island Arts Bank in Chicago

Site Editor - June 3, 2026

Art patron and entrepreneur Heiji Choy Black, in partnership with artist Theaster Gates, announces a new creative operation at the Stony Island Arts Bank,...

Protected: Vital Signs 2026 Headshot & Bio Submissions

Site Editor - April 23, 2026

EXPO CHICAGO 2026 Signals a New Chapter: Prioritizing Discovery, Regional Voices, and Curatorial Depth

Site Editor - April 9, 2026

EXPO CHICAGO has revealed the first details of its 2026 edition, taking place April 9–12, 2026 at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall with Northern Trust...

The Legacy Tour Heads to Los Angeles for NBA All-Star Weekend 2026

Atlanta Daily World - February 11, 2026

A Two-Day Celebration of Black Professional Excellence, HBCU Culture, and Community Impact The Legacy Tour, a multi-city cultural celebration built for Black professionals and HBCU...

Robert Townsend: From West Side Roots to Hollywood Icon, Hosting a Weekend of Giving Back

Marshelle Sanders - November 29, 2025

Before we dive into the brilliance of filmmaker and hometown hero Robert Townsend, let me start with a crucial question: What's your favorite line...

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

Marshelle Sanders - February 11, 2025

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

Nicole Joseph - February 6, 2025

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...

Chicago Fashion Designer Barbara Bates to Host Annual Show for Breast Cancer Awareness

Site Editor - October 18, 2024

Barbara Bates is a Breast Cancer Survivor with an imaging center named after her at Mount Sinai, where the fashion show will take place...

Justice40 DOE Architect Shalanda Baker Set to Speak at RECESS24

Site Editor - July 19, 2024

The RECESS24: National Black and Brown Clean Energy Conference is pleased to announce that Shalanda H. Baker, a distinguished expert in energy justice and...