There is a party for everyone this NBA All-Star Weekend. Chicago came out and showed appreciation for the 15th-anniversary tour of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey Art, Beats, and Lyrics (AB+L). Bringing fusions of urban art and music to create a one-of-a-kind cultural experience to everyone from the seasoned art collector, the social media enthusiast, and the hip-hop community, the Art, Beats, and Lyrics event was a perfect blend of various artforms.
The top 8 boys and girls teams from around Chicago competed in the Gatorade Jr. NBA All-Star Invitational at Navy Pier Saturday, February 15th. Held during NBA All-Star 2020, the tournament kicked off at 9 am with the semifinals. Teams went head to head in a single-elimination tournament pitting the top 13 and 14-year-old players against one another for the chance to play in the championships held later that day at Wintrust Arena.
Chicago native, Team Michael Wilbon beat Team Stephen A. Smith 62-47 in the NBA Celebrity Game held at the Wintrust Arena Friday night. Lead by Chicago rapper and Oscar Winner, Common; the team overpowered Team Smith, led by Chicago artist Chance the Rapper.
The 13th All-Star Gospel Celebration, founded by Tameka Holyfield, was a befitting celebration of gospel in Chicago, the gospel music capital. Featuring NBA players past and present who unashamedly profess their Christian faith and encourage upcoming players who love the Lord to do the same and to do it unapologetically, the show was hosted by Maurice Evans; former NBA player turned successful businessman and entrepreneur and Sonya Blake, Chicago’s own 1390 AM gospel radio personality.
Due to increasing rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide rates among young adults, mental health, particularly mental wellness, has been noted as something to be addressed, and #TheRightConversation creates a space for everyone to talk about it. #TheRightCoversation is a quarterly panel event presented by Everyone Has a Story (EHAS), a nonprofit organization that promotes compassion for the stories of each individual through outreach, education, and assistance.
On Thursday, February 13, 2020, the NBA Youth Leadership Council, which consists of 20 high school students from five different disadvantaged neighborhoods, in partnership with the Chicago Bulls, After School Matters, Chicago CRED, NBA players and legends, and Youth Guidance, convened downtown at the After School Matters Gallery, as Chicago prepares for the tip-off of NBA All-Star Weekend. The roster included Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who led the panel along with former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, athletes such as Mugsy Bogues and Zach Levine, and many civic leaders.
Wade hosted a large girl empowerment conference called All Girls Matter, at the UIC student center. "This is the first of many expos geared towards young women. We have topics geared toward financial literacy, sex education, human trafficking, and more.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, in partnership with Nike, refurbished the center's basketball court, locker room, and game room in time for the start of All-Star Weekend. The upgrade of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Boys & Girls Clubs is completing a promise Chicago-area native Virgil Abloh, and the NikeLab Chicago made in 2019 to power up the community and shine a light on the city and youth of Chicago.
Chicago is known for having some of the best food in America. From fine dining to cheap eats, residents and tourists alike are able to find an incredible variety of food to please any palette. As the city prepares for All Star Weekend, check out the many Black Owned and Operated dining establishments on every side of the city!
The NBA All-Star weekend is finally here. There is so much to do but what if you have children, you may wonder what events are family friendly and affordable. We have put together a few ideas to get you started on your weekend plus a few ideas for the parents who may want some quality time together.
