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Chicago’s Melody Betts Dazzles in ‘The Wiz’ at Cadillac Palace Theatre

Chicago native Melody A. Betts has already left an indelible impression with theater lovers for playing not one but two roles in the beloved...

Fear, Hope and a Family Thanksgiving Trip to the Lorraine Motel

Our blended family took our very first road trip this Thanksgiving weekend to visit my wife's father and stepmother in Memphis. The trip meant...

CVS Students Honored by Mayor for Creating App That Inspires Career Paths

Photo: L to R: Heather Williams, Leroy Moore, Deshawn Threadgill, Antonio Carter, Jaylen Lee (Photo: Chicago Public Schools).  A group of Chicago Vocational High School...

Mayor Johnson at 6 Months: The Biggest Challenges to His Administration

Chicago's ever-evolving migrant crisis remains the most significant challenge facing Mayor Brandon Johnson at the six-month mark of his tenure, according to political analysts...

‘New Blue Sun’: An Honest Review of the New Andre 3000 Album

Andre 3000, the eccentric, freewheeling half of the venerable Hip-hop group OutKast, shocked the world when he announced he was dropping an album on...

Mayor Johnson at 6 Months: Political Analysts Talk His Wins and Challenges

At the six-month mark of Brandon Johnson's tenure as Chicago Mayor, the City Council approved his $16.6 billion budget with hardly any real opposition.  The...

From Jail to Judge: A Play About Greg Mathis’s Life Comes to Park Forest

With all due respect to Judge Greg Mathis and his acclaimed 2002 biography "Inner City Miracle," he is more than that. Like Joseph the...

NASCAR’s Diversity Combine Fuels Dreams of Young Black and Brown Drivers

CONCORD, N.C. – NASCAR fans of every stripe attend races, cheer on their favorite drivers and know the exact moment when they fell hard...

Remembering Richard Roundtree: His Life Before ‘Shaft’ Stardom

Earlier this week, actor Mr. Richard Roundtree died from pancreatic cancer at 81. We reflect on Mr. Roundtree's legacy by highlighting a 1971 Chicago...

EXPLR Ignites Youth Passion for STEM with National Online Competition

Students of color from grades 6-12 are encouraged to apply for this first-ever STEM challenge. Deadline is Nov. 12. STEM education, encompassing Science, Technology, Engineering...

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