With the constant stream of negative headlines coming out of Chicago, the contributions of everyday citizens, particularly in urban areas, are over overlooked. Chicago is not just the Windy City, the Second City, or “ChiRaq.” We…
Anyone whose pursued a career in entrepreneurship will tell you, it’s not for the faint of heart. While being one’s own boss is ultimately rewarding, the road can…
Summertime Chi is unofficially over, but the party’s not. September is poppin’ with lots of cool events to get into. Check out these 10 Events You Should Look…
For years, the Shedd Aquarium has been a go-to destination for after-work jazz with its summertime Jazzin’ at the Shedd series. This fall, the Shedd is upping its…
Legacy Men’s Boutique Owner Mandene Muhammad “I used to have to take you all kicking and screaming to the thrift stores, now you have the nerve to open…
PHE Founder and CEO Veleda Simpson When Veleda Simpson became a mother, she knew early on that she wanted to provide the best possible educational opportunities to her…
Can you believe it’s August already? Yikes! The end of Summertime Chi is drawing near. Fortunately, there are tons of great activities to enjoy and end the…
The mega-success of films like Black Panther has proven to many what Black folk have already known- that Blacks can be a successful and viable force in front of, or…
When Chicagoan Kerry James Marshall’s painting Past Times sold for $21.1 million this May at Sotheby’s, it stunned the art world. The purchase was the highest price ever…