My friends and I are fairly new to Chicago; and we each have a story about friends or family, who have understandably voiced concern for...

Black Girls (Can) Fly! is a play about a ten-year-old girl from Chicago named Bessie Mae. Drive-by shootings, school closings, and Black...

This campus is beautiful! Can’t wait to come back tomorrow for the first Black Girls Code – Chicago workshop! Follow the hashtag online...

The Chicago Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers hosted a day-long event today for students ranging in age from 5 to 17....

I had the privilege of meeting FM SUPREME almost a year ago at Trinity United Church of Christ. On this particular evening, I was serving...

With every tragedy and injustice against black youth, one group has maintained a strong presence on the frontlines and in large numbers...

A graduate of the University of Chicago, Bronzeville resident and lifelong Chicagoan, Christian Mitchell began his political career as a...

Usually, parades on Michigan Avenue are reserved for Super Bowl Champions, the World Series or maybe even the NBA championships. But the...

:: Chorizo & Potatoes w Rice & Black Beans Sooo good… But also very spicy – that part is totally my fault. Ask which salsa is mild or hot...

I went to Soldier Field on Saturday for The 29th Annual Walk to End Hunger so intent on making that a day to be alone – to serve, yes....

Dare I say… If I could turn back the clock, this is where I would have been for either Undergrad or Grad School. The next best thing...

I Was out for my morning run and stumbled on the Soldier Field 10-Mile Run… Below is a recap of the race from Emily, a Chicago runner and...

Mother’s Day Weekend March to raise awareness about the #BRINGBACKOURGIRLS movement. The South Side of Chicago on 71st and Sangamon....

On my way back home after a run on Lakeshore, I noticed a few tents going up, trucks, and a stage being set-up at a nearby park. So I...

Tonight I stepped outside of my old-school r&b/hip-hop box to experience something new. What an adventure that turned out to be… The...

I was really excited about going to the Alice Smith concert – but not necessarily excited about going alone. Any reservations I had about...

I called City Winery the day of the Alice Smith concert, literally just a few hours before showtime. According to the website, tickets...

This beautiful mural caught my eye today while I was out and about with a friend. So I had to pull over to snap a few pics. I did some...