The producers of the groundbreaking BET drama The Quad have selected 8 students from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to participate in a paid internship program.

The producers of the groundbreaking BET drama The Quad have selected 8 students from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to participate in a paid …

Published on November 22, 2017
H&M has announced that the 2017 Holiday campaign film will star Nicki Minaj alongside Jesse Williams and John Turturro. A wide range of festive fashion for the whole family and selected garments seen in the film will be available in stores and online.

H&M has announced that the 2017 Holiday campaign film will star Nicki Minaj alongside Jesse Williams and John Turturro. A wide range of festive fashion …

Published on November 22, 2017
Anthony P. Roberson (pictured right), who is a tie designer for the Satio Foundation for Young Men, recently taught young men how to tie a tie in several knots during a workshop at Ariel Joseph Art Gallery, located on 6323 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Photo Credit: Christopher Shuttlesworth

Anthony P. Roberson (pictured right), who is a tie designer for the Satio Foundation for Young Men, recently taught young men how to tie a …

Published on November 22, 2017
The Actors Gymnasium is one of Chicago’s first arts education partners at Chicago Children’s Theatre’s new West Loop home, offering classes in circus and aerial arts.

The Actors Gymnasium is one of Chicago’s first arts education partners at Chicago Children’s Theatre’s new West Loop home, offering classes in circus and aerial …

Published on November 22, 2017
Artist Arlene Turner-Crawford stands in front of the mural she helped to create on the North and South walls of the 64th and Dorchester Streets viaduct during the Nov. 9 dedication ceremony. The mural was a collaborative effort between the artists, commissioners and the Woodlawn community. Photo Credit:Kaye Cooksey

Artist Arlene Turner-Crawford stands in front of the mural she helped to create on the North and South walls of the 64th and Dorchester Streets …

Published on November 22, 2017
Andreia Beatriz dos Santos, Alyssa Mann Carey and Christen Anne Smith discuss black women, state violence, and the transnational struggle for black lives at the University of Chicago on Nov. 15.

Andreia Beatriz dos Santos, Alyssa Mann Carey and Christen Anne Smith discuss black women, state violence, and the transnational struggle for black lives at the …

Published on November 22, 2017
Chicago Public Library and national nonprofit Operation Warm recently donated 300 new winter coats and 600 books to two local library branches, which helped youth to be more prepared for the winter season. Photo Credit: Patrick Pyszka

Chicago Public Library and national nonprofit Operation Warm recently donated 300 new winter coats and 600 books to two local library branches, which helped youth …

Published on November 22, 2017
The board of trustees of the Village of Glenwood held a special meeting on Sept. 14, 2017 at the Glenwood Village Hall (pictured) that was in violation of the Open Meeting Act, according to a notice from the Illinois Attorney Generals Office. Photo Credit: Citizen File Photo

The board of trustees of the Village of Glenwood held a special meeting on Sept. 14, 2017 at the Glenwood Village Hall (pictured) that was …

Published on November 22, 2017
Steve Phillipos, President of Chevrolet of Homewood, and Ja’Mal Green, founder of Majostee Allstars, stood in front of the new Chevrolet Sonic that will be given away on Dec. 24 to film a promotional video about the third annual holiday car give away.

Steve Phillipos, President of Chevrolet of Homewood, and Ja’Mal Green, founder of Majostee Allstars, stood in front of the new Chevrolet Sonic that will be …

Published on November 22, 2017

Published on November 22, 2017
Mayor Rahm Emanuel recently joined Glassdoor, one of the world’s largest and fastest growing job sites, to open the company’s newest office located at 1330 W. Fulton Street. The company’s open office space incorporates Chicago themes throughout its design, including sweeping views of the city’s skyline, according to a city of chicago press release. Photo Credit: Tom Harris Photography

Mayor Rahm Emanuel recently joined Glassdoor, one of the world’s largest and fastest growing job sites, to open the company’s newest office located at 1330 …

Published on November 22, 2017
“Flip This Hood”; a show directed by Arthur Muhammad, an award-winning screenwriter, filmmaker, and producer will air starting Sunday, November 19, 2017.

“Flip This Hood”; a show directed by Arthur Muhammad, an award-winning screenwriter, filmmaker, and producer will air starting Sunday, November 19, 2017.

Published on November 22, 2017