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African Festival of the Arts Celebrating 30 years in Chicago

Africa International House will host its 30thannual African Festival of the Arts Friday-Monday, Aug. 30-Sept. 2. The event turns the festival grounds at Washington...

CHICAGO CULTURAL ALLIANCE TO HOST “INHERIT CHICAGO” 

Over 30 Cultural Centers and Heritage Museums will host 20 Intercultural Programs in Neighborhoods Across the City  As immigrants’ fears boil and the nation reels...

 Take Your “Hats Off to Life” At Health and Wellness Summit

Taking caring of one’s body is becoming a major priority for people in the United States.  The Dr. Ruth Joyce Colbert Barnes Foundation, in...

Philanthropy, Sneaker Culture and Black Excellence Collide at 4th Annual AGORA Sneakerball

On any given night, there are approximately 564,708 people experiencing homelessness in America. Bred out of his desire to help those less fortunate,these numbers sparked...

Real Men Celebrates 30 Years of Honoring Fathers

On a late afternoon in June with overcast skies and smooth jazz in the air, Real Men Cook Charities, Inc.welcomed hundreds of people to...

Chi-Soul Fest Bringing Live Music to Navy Pier

The summer is almost here, and Chicago’s soul music scene is looking to make a comeback for the second year in a row. Navy Pier...

Hyde Park Brew Fest Pulls in Massive Crowd Despite Rain, Hail

Downtown Hyde Park exploded over the weekend with bumping music, dancing people and plenty of cold beers as the 6th annual Hyde Park Brew...

Real Men Cook: 30 Years Strong (And Counting) By Lee Edwards

For many in Chicago’s Black community, Father’s Day has become synonymous with Real Men Cook’s annual celebration of fathers — men who take on...

Cultural Icons Host Conversation, Raise Money

The Silver Room Block Party and Chosen Few DJs Picnic are two large events that are hosted on the South Side. So, what does...

50 Men of Excellence Shine at Chicago Defender’s Annual Awards Program

50 men dressed in suits and ties strutted and strode into a banquet hall in downtown Chicago as their family members clapped and whistled...