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The Lupe Fiasco Foundation & Wade’s World : ABFE Conference
ABFE Conference Leverages the Power of Philanthropy to Address Critical Needs Facing Black Communities President and CEO, ABFE, Susan Taylor Batten; Nicole R. Robinson, ABFE Emerging Leader in Philanthropy Award honoree; and Toya Randall, Vice Chair, ABFE Board of Directors and Senior Director of Community Initiatives, Casey Family Programs at the 2013 ABFE Conference: “Innovation
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Chief Keef : Petition to band Chief Keef music
It was only a matter of time before a petition like this was created and, truthfully, I’m surprised it took this long, but Girls Like Me Project, Inc. is finally taking a strong stand against Chicago teen rapper Chief Keef. The 18-year-old is no stranger to controversy, having been as much on the radar of
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Chaka Khan: Hall of fame
R&B star Chaka Khan will join other music legends in the Apollo Theater’s Hall of Fame. The theater announced Thursday that Patti LaBelle and Mary J. Blige will perform in Khan’s honor at its June 10 New York Spring Gala. Khan and Blige received a Grammy Award together in 2008 for “Disrespectful.” “I am honored that the
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Jennifer Hudson: Call Me Crazy
A couple of weeks ago we told you about a new Lifetime movie, titled Call Me Crazy: A Five Film, starring Jennifer Hudson, Octavia Spencer, Brittany Snow, Ashley Judd, Chelsea Handler, Melanie Griffith and many other notables. Executive produced by Jennifer Anniston, the film will tackle mental illness As previously stated, Call Me Crazy will
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The Boy illinois : Talks his influences, his home and Chicago
Q&A with The Boy Illinois The Boy Illinois (@theboyillinois) chats with Examiner (@examinercom), check out the full interview below: The Boy Illinois is a rap artist from you guessed it, Chicago, Illinois. TBI burst onto the music scene in 2008 with a release called Inhale Part 1: State Representative. Illinois released three more chapters of
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Nikki Lynette: Naturally High
Sadly, I struggle to find something entertainment related that is positive to share with you all. Tonight however, I’ve stumbled upon something that everyone should view a few times. I happen to have the same opinion and a similar experience. I’ve never tried to fit in by drinking & doing drugs with my peers.
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Michael Clarke Duncan: Ex-girlfriend sues Latoya Jackson
Donald Trump’s hit reality show “All-Star Apprentice,” which currently stars, among others, singer/actress LaToya Jackson and reality star villainess, Omarosa Manigault, has taken quite a nasty turn. The two women went at it on Sunday night’s show, but when Jackson commented that her nemesis “probably pulled the cord on Michael Clarke Duncan,” that was the
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Terisa Griffin: Color of Love Funraiser
Join us for a Pre-Valentines Fundraiser for Better Love Yourself Inc. In Partnership with The Complete Educational Consortium, NFP Presents COLOR OF LOVE Featuring Terisa Griffin and special guest Sunday, February 10, 2013 6 p.m. Reception (Free Cocktails & Horderves) 7 p.m. Showtime Dusable Museum of African American History Illinois Black Legislator’s Auditorium 740 East
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LIL Reese: Petition to drop LiL Reese
Let’s all admit that Chicago has a reputation for it’s violence that predates our youth and though it’s much easier to blame the youth then it is to accept some responsibility that does not solve the problem. Chicago has a violence problem that is fueled by a number of factors including poverty, drug abuse and
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Community Alert: ROADSIDE SAFETY CHECK IN THE GRESHAM (006TH) DISTRICT
The Chicago Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Check in the Gresham (006th) District at 432 West 87th Street. The Roadside Safety Check will commence at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 31, 2012 and end at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 1, 2012. During roadside safety checks, police officers slow down traffic, stop cars
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DUI Community Alert: STRIKE FORCE PATROL IN THE CHICAGO LAWN (008TH) DISTRICT
The Chicago Police Department will conduct a DUI Strike Force Patrol in the Chicago Lawn (008th) District. The DUI Strike Force Patrol will commence at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 1, 2012 and end at 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 2, 2012. The purpose of this program is to saturate a pre-designated area with roving
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Jennifer Hudson: 39th Annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular in Boston, Massachusetts
Jennifer Hudson performed at the 39th Annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular in Boston, Massachusetts, on July 4th, held at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade. Before the fireworks display, the Grammy- and Oscar-winning actress showcased her powerhouse vocal ability as she sang renditions of Nina Simone’s ‘Feeling Good’ and Jennifer Holiday’s ‘And I’m Telling You
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Community Alert: Missing Person: Alfred Caver, 19
Alert: Missing Person: Alfred Caver, 19 Date: 7/6/2012 Case #: HV368969 Author ID: 20294 Last Name: Caver First Name: Alfred Nickname: Mr. Beeny Alias: None Age: 19 Gender: Male Height: 5’08 Weight: 160 Eyes: Brown Hair: Black Complexion: Medium Race: African American Date of birth: April 17, 1993 Date of last contact: July 6, 2012
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Can SEX Work be considered a TALENT???
So I happened to delve into an exhilarating, intellectual debate with a graciously apt young lady concerning bOOty models having “true talent”. I must say, my tongue is still tingling from the verbal tantalization………….LEMME STOP! lmaooooo However, the convo did get deep, despite literary embellishment above. lol The conversation began with my adoration for the great Bria Myles, and how she’s
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Women and DADDY ISSUES!!! Yeah, I’m going there…
I think it’s pretty exhausted on how a fatherless home affects a male upbringing. Irresponsibility, rebelliousness, lack of initiative/ambition, etc. Noooooow, let’s address the females. I know this will be touchy, because most women don’t like hearing about themselves, and can’t handle honest, constructive criticism. But for the sake of this blog post, let’s put on our “big gurrl draws”.
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Siovaughn Funches-Wade: Charged with attempted Child abduction
Dwyane Wade is gearing up to release a book on fatherhood later this year after he was awarded custody of his two sons, but it seems as though he hasn’t seen the last of his child custody drama with his ex-wife just yet. Over the weekend, Siovaughn Funches-Wade was arrested and charged with two counts
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Community Alert : Save a Life
Gun Turn-In Event has Set National Record Collected Over 23,000 Guns Since Start CHICAGO – The City of Chicago, the Chicago Police Department, CAPS, and faith- and community-based organizations will host a citywide Gun Turn–In (GTI) event on Saturday, June 23, 2012, as part of its ongoing efforts to get guns off the streets of
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“Hook-a-brotha-up” GTFOH!!!
This four word phrase sounds more like a four letter word. What is it about exchanging money…better yet, LETTING GO of money that disheartens soooooo many Americans? Ask any true entrepreneur, and they’ll tell you, straight up >>> FUCK A HOOK-UP!!! You know why? Because when times get tough and business gets slim, where those hook-ups when you need them? A hook-up can’t
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