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Common’s “One Day It’ll All Make Sense” Book Signing At Barnes & Noble
11 October 2011 4:51 PM | No CommentsOn September 20th, hundreds of Chicago fans gathered in the lower level of Barnes & Noble on State Street to get an autographed copy of “One Day It’ll All Make Sense” by actor and Grammy-winning artist Common. The jaw-dropping memoir entails the up-close and personal journey of the phenomenal musical icon and entertainer. Each chapter [...]
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Shwayze & Cisco Adler Ready for New Album
20 May 2011 2:41 PM | No CommentsWith two major label albums under their belt, years of touring, a MTV reality series Buzzin’, and Bananabeat, the burgeoning one-stop artist collective which includes recording and TV production facilities, as well as divisions for internet and street marketing, brand alliances, tour promotion, management and booking, Shwayze and Cisco Adler have accomplished quite a great [...]
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DVD/TV/Film
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The Spider’s Web – A Play by Margaret Mahdi
02 March 2012 5:57 PM | No Comments
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Journalist Toure’ Calls Tyler Perry, “Worst Director in Hollywood”
03 October 2011 3:04 PM | No CommentsThe controversy ensues on whether Tyler Perry and his movies are deemed worthy enough for Hollywood and the like. Many critics have bashed Perry’s movies and directing style as he portrays the irreverent character “Madea” the driving force in his films. Director and controversial filmmaker himself Spike Lee, indirectly referred to the films as “coonery [...]
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Margaret Mahdi’s THE WIZ-CHICAGO STYLE ENCORE!
26 September 2011 7:49 PM | No CommentsThe Wiz Chicago Style Interview Segment from Sherice Grant on Vimeo. The Mahdi Theatre Company returns to King Drive with its spectacular rendition of THE WIZ-Chicago Style. THE WIZ-Chicago Style will feature the “crème of the crop” sensations such as Chanelle Patrick (Dorothy) who has danced internationally and performed in many community driven theatrical productions. [...]
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Politics
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Journalist Toure’ Calls Tyler Perry, “Worst Director in Hollywood”
03 October 2011 3:04 PM | No CommentsThe controversy ensues on whether Tyler Perry and his movies are deemed worthy enough for Hollywood and the like. Many critics have bashed Perry’s movies and directing style as he portrays the irreverent character “Madea” the driving force in his films. Director and controversial filmmaker himself Spike Lee, indirectly referred to the films as “coonery [...]
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Don’t Believe The Hype! Black Folks Voted On November 2
05 November 2010 9:33 AM | 1 CommentBy Melanie Campbell. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all voters for taking the time to exercise their right to vote in the November 2nd Mid-Term Election. On Election Day, the NCBCP (www.ncbcp.org) managed the Black Women’s Roundtable Power the Sister Vote National Command Center, in partnership with the A. Philip Randolph [...]
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EventsRegional Events
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The Spider’s Web – A Play by Margaret Mahdi
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KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR TEAMS UP WITH FOLLETT CORPORATION
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Common’s “One Day It’ll All Make Sense” Book Signing At Barnes & Noble
11 October 2011 4:51 PM | No Comments
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Chicago Events Archive
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The Spider’s Web – A Play by Margaret Mahdi
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Common’s “One Day It’ll All Make Sense” Book Signing At Barnes & Noble
On September 20th, hundreds of Chicago fans gathered in the lower level of Barnes & Noble on State Street to get an autographed copy of “One Day It’ll All Make Sense” by actor and Grammy-winning artist Common. The jaw-dropping memoir entails the up-close and personal journey of the phenomenal musical icon and entertainer. Each chapter [...] -
Margaret Mahdi’s THE WIZ-CHICAGO STYLE ENCORE!
The Wiz Chicago Style Interview Segment from Sherice Grant on Vimeo. The Mahdi Theatre Company returns to King Drive with its spectacular rendition of THE WIZ-Chicago Style. THE WIZ-Chicago Style will feature the “crème of the crop” sensations such as Chanelle Patrick (Dorothy) who has danced internationally and performed in many community driven theatrical productions. [...] -
Jumping the Broom In Theaters Near You
Chicago, May 6, 2011—T.D. Jakes’ April 25th screening of his film, Jumping the Broom, drew a large crowd to the AMC River East 21 Theater. Jumping the Broom is a romantic comedy that tells the story about a clash between two African American families from opposite ends of the socioeconomic spectrum, who meet for the [...] -
Marsha Ambrosius Album “Late Nights & Early Mornings”
Marsha Ambrosius former member of Floetry had a performance at “The Club” in Chicago. The Jordan Rollins Brothers hosted the intimate evening. Marsha was greeted by thunderous applause as she launched into her first single, “Hope She Cheats On You (With A Basketball Player),” the crowd took over the singing for the entire opener and [...] -
The Launch of NBA JAM Hosted by Chicago Bulls Kyle Korver
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Chi City Record Pool: Music Symposium
The ever-developing professional music industry in Chicago has birthed the careers of various talented artists throughout the country. With the incline of artists developing utilizing the music business as a professional career, education and business of the industry are the most important aspects. In an effort to stimulate the economic environment of Chicago; The Chi-City [...] -
Common Performed at the “Move America Forward” Rally in Chicago
CHICAGO—Saturday’s “Move America Forward”rally at Midway Plaisance, a park near the University of Chicago was a free event that not only featured President Barack Obama. Hip-Hop artist, Grammy-winner, and Chicago native, Common, gave a unforgettable performance. Common showed his support for the Democrats of the state of Illinois by performing at the rally before President [...] -
3rd ANNUAL PINK PARTY-CHICAGO
Love Yourself First will host their 3rd Annual “Pink Party – Chicago benefiting Helping Her Live Breast Cancer Educational and Outreach Program (HHL). Helping Her Live aims to Gain Control of Breast Cancer in two specific communities, in Chicago, by empowering women with information, helping women obtain routine breast cancer screenings and working with women [...] -
Marsha Ambrosuis “Hope She Cheats On You”
Ex-Floetry member Marsha Ambrosius, begins support of her new single “Hope She Cheats on You” and album “LATE NIGHTS & EARLY MORNINGS” in a city near you. For those of you in Chicago, Marsha will play November 12, 2010 at The Club located at 7600 S Cicero in Burbank, IL. -
HOLLYWOOD STARS COME OUT TO SHOW THEIR SUPPORT!
HOLLYWOOD STARS COME OUT TO SUPPORT THE DANNY CLARK FOUNDATION’S 2nd ANNUAL CHARITY WEEKEND May 15, 2010 (Chicago, IL) – It was a purposeful weekend of celebrities, and entertainment for Danny Clark’s 2nd annual charity event. The Danny Clark Foundation partnered with the WATCH ME WIN Foundation both aimed at assisting and providing outreach to [...]
