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Chicago’s Lead Problem Isn’t Going Away Anytime Soon

Chicago has more lead pipes than any other city in the country (Photo Credit: Canva Pro). By Willy Blackmore This article was originally published on Word In...

Chicagoland Restaurants Join Fight Against Cancer with Equal Hope’s 2nd Annual Breastaurant Tour

On hand for the kickoff were, left to right, Dr. Paris Thomas, Executive Director, Equal Hope; Aisha Murff, President of Haire’s Gulf Shrimp; and...

Ron OJ Parson Talks the Power and Relevance of ‘East Texas Hot Links’ in Exclusive Q&A

"East Texas Hot Links" actors Alfred H. Wilson, Kelvin Roston Jr., and Willie B. (Photo Credit: Michael Brosilow). The play "East Texas Hot Links" crackles...

Obama Presidential Center Now Features 83-Foot Tall Painted Glass Window by Artist Julie Mehretu

Artist Julie Mehretu tours the Obama Presidential Center site during the installation of her commissioned artwork, an 83-foot-tall painted glass window titled “Uprising of...

Veronica Appleton: Trailblazer, Author Uplifts With New Comic Book, ‘Mama Why’

Born and raised on Chicago’s South Side, Dr. Veronica Appleton uses her platform as an educator, DEI executive, and children’s author to inspire social...

ComEd, Quilt and Node Unite to Bridge Digital Divide on Chicago’s South and West Sides

To tackle internet connectivity challenges on Chicago’s South and West Sides, ComEd has partnered with Quilt and Node to address the digital divide that...

African Festival of the Arts Postponed Until 2025

Photo Credit: Africa International House USA, Inc. A cornerstone South Side event that serves as the unofficial end to the Chicago Summer Festival season has...

MBK-Obama Leadership Academy Honors Young Men with Pinning Ceremony

Participants in the MBK-Obama Leadership Academy (Photos Courtesy of MBK Leadership Academy). For six weeks this summer, young men of color in Chicago embarked on...

Dive into Literacy at South Side’s 3rd Annual Words of Wonder Festival

This summer, the South Side will come alive with the 3rd Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival. Scheduled for Saturday, July 27, from 11...

Common’s Renaissance: A New Album and Upcoming Millennium Park Show

With over 30 years in Hip-hop, Common's illustrious career continues to shine. The release of "The Auditorium Vol. 1" with Pete Rock, his performance...

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