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We made it.  SummerTimeChi is here, and we’re like the guy from the movie “Shawshank Redemption” when he raises his arms in the pouring rain because he has finally broken out of prison. We...

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Bentley Evans is at it again in his executive producer seat. But this time, he wants you to “Mind Your Business.”  He’s brought America some of its favorite characters from renowned and ic...

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By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent She’s already captivated the sports world, made a successful foray into modeling, and is changing the endorsement game for women�...

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In 1939, a Black entrepreneur opened the Parkway Ballroom in Bronzeville to celebrate Black creativity, enterprise, and community.   In this place, Black people from all walks of life came toge...

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A scene from the theatrical production, “Black Love Reigns Supreme” (All Photos courtesy of Praize Productions, Inc.) “Quote:” We want the audience to take away from this experience a pr...

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Michelle Williams is back where she belongs, on stage for a Broadway-bound production.  Sure, she’s renowned for being a core member of a famous female R&B group. Still, Williams has made her ...

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The Clark Sisters, The First Ladies of Gospel Music, will headline the 2024 Chicago Gospel Music Festival.  Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Event...

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Members of the Company in Alvin Ailey’s For ‘Bird’ – With Love. Photo by Dario Calmese World renowned ambassadors of Dance and Culture, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to i...

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