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Chicago Creative, Chiest Love has a passion for helping others tell their stories.  Now he can share that passion on the big screen during the premiere of his first double feature, short film ‘Side Eye/ Only Way’  Thursday, August 28th at The H
The Little Black Pearl resides in the Kenwood neighborhood in Chicago and for the past 25 years they’ve been thriving with a nonprofit program that serves the youth, adults and families. This year they’ll be celebrating with a free festival on
Chicago Radio Host Alan ‘A.C.’ Green has been empowering people in the community tremendously for the past decade on his radio show, The A.C. Green Show. Composing music is one of his many skills.  In fact, he created the “Yes We Can” jingle fo
Cannibis patients were restricted from medicating while visiting a hotel. Local businesswoman Holly Dupart (a licensed medical cannabis patient) saw a need and took action with the  Spark Clubs in Chicago.  A health and wellness retreat in vaca
Brandon “Avehre’ Avery is showing us that when opportunities knock, you must be prepared to open.  He recently made a pit-stop at the WGN Skyline Studios while promoting the ‘Way Up Tour‘. He explained that for years he had been a songwriter an
The first season of ‘Ambitions‘ on OWN Network has been heating up households and social media since its premiere June 18th.  What more could you expect when there’s a hot and seasoned cast line-up? This drama series explores the deceitful life
The Bantu Fest is one of the biggest festivals in Chicago.  Each year the attendance consistently grows with festival goers from near and far. “We bring a blend of different cultures and vibes from different countries.” – Bantu Fest Founder, Si
For decades Kevin Ross (owner & CEO of The Twoguard Group) has been marketing, managing and promoting artists in the music industry.  His keen sense for music and knowledge of the industry is what makes him a powerhouse. This episode will explo
For many, experiencing another culture can include visiting a museum, national monuments or archeological ruins.  Many times we fail to notice what’s surrounding us everyday.  Whether it’s food, clothing or entertainment.  Culture is everywhere
What is known as a huge family reunion that takes place every year on Chicago’s South Side, The Chosen Few Picnic and House Music Festival continues to grow with family and fans that yearns for the feeling that house music has engraved in them
  It’s officially SUMMERTIME!  If you’re finding it hard to find things to do then this episode should help. Published author D.A. Rhodes shares details about her (2) books,  Rhodes Literacy Group and upcoming Author’s Brunch, Saturday, June 29
While staying true to the setting of the newly released film on Netflix which was filmed in Chicago, Executive Producer Chris Robinson wanted to make sure “the people from Chicago are proud of this film as we are proud of this film.” This comin
  Black Culture Week is a time for the world to gather in unison to celebrate and commemorate Black Culture. It is also a time for people everywhere to intentionally collaborate and create new contributions to the culture. From June 15th to Jun
  Premier Health Urgent Care and Occupational Health Center will be hosting its official ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday, June 15, 2019, 11am at 1301 S. 47th Street. The facility, which is the only urgent care in the Southside Hyde Park and th
    Three Chicago natives  knew there was a message that needed to be shared about the underground world of dog fighting.  ” We wanted to tell the movie from the dog’s perspective and leave the humans out,” said producer of the film, Philip Jam
“Chicago at the Crossroad” is 1 out of only 5 documentaries selected to screen at the prestigious American Black Film Festival (ABFF) in Miami on June 15th.  “It’s good for this film to have that premiere at ABFF because ABFF represents a lot o
For the first-time ever, Great Wolf Lodge will be celebrating a summer camp-in.  They’ll be taking the traditional outdoor camping experience and bringing it inside.  This summer celebration will begin Memorial Day weekend and run until Labor D
The 100 Black Men of Chicago Inc. has been empowering the African American youth for 24 years now.  The community-focused organization continues to live up to their mission and striving -“to improve the quality of life in our communities and en
Tracy Edmonds does not take her role as a ‘boss lady’ lightly as she’s been producing film, TV and music for decades. She’s no stranger to the high-life, fabulous and famous lifestyle so it only makes sense that she jumped on-board as Executive
Local Afro-Soul Singer, Nola Ade is stepping back onto the music scene after giving her fans a breather for the past few years.  The summer is about get much hotter now that she’s unleashed her newest track ‘Good To You’. Often times she’s comp
It was just a year ago when Chi STEM started as a once a week program that exposed youth to STEM curriculum.  Founder Darius Nix  quickly learned that the kids needed more time.  This year he is excited to share that the program has been extend
As we are adapting to the ever-changing world of technology, local entrepreneur Nauje Change figured out a way to combine beauty and technology with her new app ‘Beaudentity‘.  This app was created to help ease the task of beauty management for
  For 10 years now, Astin Hayes has been growing frustrated with the lack of multi-player games that celebrated the black culture.  After playing a game of Taboo with friends she knew something was missing and soon after she went to the store t
After recognizing the accomplishments of black Americans during the month of February for Black History Month,  we are now celebrating the women who has influenced history for the month of March.  So many people has played a role in shaping our
Classically trained pianist, Megan Stokes is turning heads on the music scenes with her unique mix of blending classic music with other genres such as hip-hop, neo-soul and rock. She’s more than a pianist, she’s also a composer and teacher.  Sh
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