Local Author Honored in  2016 Indie Book Awards

  “Anointed To Sing The Gospel: The Levitical Legacy of Thomas A. Dorsey” by Chicago resident Kathryn Kemp has been named by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group as one of the best indie books of 2016. Kathryn’s book is a finalist of the African-American category in the 2016 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, the Read more about Local Author Honored in  2016 Indie Book Awards[…]

Black Aesthetic, White Supremacy: Steve Perry’s Tweet Needs Cutting More Than Black Boys’ Hair

Black People know We Are In trouble when we turn our children over to men like Steve ” I don’t give a damn about slavery” Harvey, Sean Puffy Combs and Steve Perry to educate and mentor our young Black boys. The notion that traditionally black hairstyles are synonymous with being unsuccessful speaks directly to the Read more about Black Aesthetic, White Supremacy: Steve Perry’s Tweet Needs Cutting More Than Black Boys’ Hair[…]

Musician, West Side activist and Friend of Black Star, Boyse Edwards dead at 67

By Maureen O’Donnell May 28, 2016 When he was onstage with the musical group Gentlemen of Leisure, Boyse Edwards was a turbanned, tuxedoed, cowbell-ringing, tambourine-banging band director, setting off pyrotechnics to keep the party pumping. He was trained by the legendary James “Major” Adams, who helped establish the Henry Horner Boys & Girls Club, which offered music lessons Read more about Musician, West Side activist and Friend of Black Star, Boyse Edwards dead at 67[…]