Foundation Fundraiser–Dr. Terry Mason, Commissioner of the Chicago Dept. of Public Health, emcees “Gala 2008: Partners in Healthcare,” a fundraiser for Provident Foundation on April 26 at the Hyatt McCormick Hotel. Honorees: two husband-
Benefit Bash–A fave media sis, Dori Wilson, former high-paid, high fashion model turned public relations guru, receives high honors at an evening of revelry and recognition “for her numerous contributions to the world of public relations and f
Dempsey J. Travis, entrepreneur, philanthropist, historian, author of over 20 best-selling books, real estate tycoon, jazz aficionado and self-made multi-millionaire, among many other interests, marked his 88th birthday at Harold Washington Cultural Cente
World Premiere – I Am Who I Am (The Story of Teddy Pendergrass); written, produced and directed by Jackie Taylor, Black Ensemble Theatre’s founder and director, will have its world premiere on March 7 at BET, 4520 N. Beacon. It will feature th
Weekend Wow! – Legendary Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs, revered artist, educator, author, civic leader and co-founder of the DuSable Museum, will be honored when the Chicago Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority presents “Gallery D’E
Celebration! – Some 100 kinfolk and friendfolk certainly put one over on one of Chicago’s fave “good guys,” none other than Larry Huggins, major domo of Rite-Way Huggins Construction Services.
Gala Gal – A fave media sistah, Merri Dee, WGN-TV/Ch. 9’s director of community relations, will receive high honor and peacock praise on March 1 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel during the annual “Dream a Bigger Dream Gala” hoste
