International Women's Day is celebrated every year on March 8th, it is a global holiday that commemorates the cultural, political, and societal achievements of women.
Read MoreI remember vividly my mother speaking to me about the films and television she watched in her day. She spoke of watching Good Times on weekday afternoons after school, growing up in Louisville’s Newburg area as a child. Then in her teenhood she turned to 227.
Read MoreIn the wake of the state of Illinois and the city of Chicago’s lift of its mask and proof of vaccination mandate, the United Center has taken the initiative to reconstruct its guidelines by easing its in-arena COVID-19 guidelines by making masks optional for attendees. Anyone visiting the United Center must provide proof of vaccination or negative test to step into the venue.
Read More“At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can.”
This quote from Frida Kahlo has always inspired strength in me.
Read MoreMarch 8th may be International Women’s Day, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t important events happening throughout the month.
Read MoreThe West Side of Chicago holds a special place in my heart and you know what else does? Black women. Today, I celebrate International Women’s Day by highlighting Samantha Callender, the new Delores McCain and Terry Dean Community Narrative Reporter for Austin Weekly.
In the first episode of the Real Chi - Real Talk podcast, hosts Elizabeth and Joe discuss Black History Month and the historic contributions Ida B. Wells made to the culture. The hosts also talk about the legacy of Walter Emanuel Jones, the first Black power ranger, before dissecting the latest Kanye West drama.
Read MoreI kinda love my block, but sometimes it feels like a sundown town.
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