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Felix Magazine Edición Especial Español Fall 2022 featuring Jon Huertas, NBC’s “This is Us,” “Access Hollywood” television host and actor Mario López, FOX’s “Call Me Kat,” Christopher Rivas, Netflix’s “Wednesday” star Luis Guzmán, the late Méxican film and television icon, Ricardo Montalbán
Christopher Rivas from Queens, New York, is half Dominican and half Colombian. Rivas is taking on roles as an actor, podcaster, storyteller, and author, yet his latest undertaking is to challenge everyone to see that, while we may come from different homelands, we are all human.
When going out for a night on the town, there's so many different bars, lounges, and restaurants to choose from all over Chicago, but there's somewhere special in the South Loop. M Lounge- located on 1520 S. Wabash-is one spot you can hit to receive warm customer service, hear live jazz music, and find modern drinks topped with the atmosphere of love.
Hot coffee drinks offer a great way to warm up on Winter days. If you're ever looking for a spot to go for a first date, small meetings or just a place to chill with family and friends, consider Sip & Savor. Sip & Savor offers fair-trade coffee, exotic tea, decadent pastries, blended drinks, and lite bites.
Actor Andrew Malone, who was born in Chicago and grew up in Markham, Illinois, is now gracing the stage in the Tony-award winning musical "Kinky Boots." Malone is playing Simon Sr. and Lola, and is in the ensemble in the Broadway hit in Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited one-week run from Jan.
The brand new 9Mag Tattoo Headquarters is officially open! This past Saturday, January 5, Owner Ryan Henry had a grand opening party to showcase the extension of the brand-new shop, introduce the new team and give the city a chance to turn up with the "Black Ink Chicago" crew.
Chicago Trainer overcomes life threatening issues and helps people discover ways to become healthier
Movie Review: The Public Restaurant Review: BBQ Restaurant "BaseHit"
Theatre: HAMILTON Education Program
Theatre: The Watsons go to Birmingham
Michelle T. Boone: Navy Piers Chief Program and Civic Engagement Director
Alternative school programs *Year-Up Chicago *Chicago Circle Foundation
Brianna-Marie Bell stars as "Jane" in a Bronx Tale the musical. Broadway Chicago
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In celebration of the month of love, the Defender sought out love stories from those in our community, seeking to find secrets or tips to making relationships work. Here are a few love stories from everyday couples, each offering a unique take on how they met, fell in love and also keep it going.
This past weekend, the Mighty O'Jays came out in full effect with stylish red outfits, prepared to get down for Chicago. On Saturday, February 9 at the Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC, 525 S. Racine Ave, The Pre-Valentines Concert with Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, The O'Jays, Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant was e an astounding show.
Josilyn Martin-Richardson donates Barbies to young girls who don't have any
It's about that time again. The lights and tree are up, the gifts are wrapped (or just about wrapped), we have received the snow already and many are checking those lists again-- all because the Christmas season is upon us! Alongside the family visits, cold weather and hot chocolate...
CeCe Winans' new Christmas album has hit the world with an uplifting sound that draws us back to the real meaning of Christmas. "Something's Happening!" combines Winans' incredible lead vocals, melodic background singers and a full orchestra to create a powerful expression of holiday cheer.
A new genre of films emerged in the 1970s and centered around the burgeoning Black urban identity. The Blaxploitation movement sought to make relatable mainstream movies that the growing Black population of America could relate to, although after a few years the whole country began to embrace the style and content of the genre.
Charlie Wilson has made several hits in the late '70s and '80s as front man of the Gap Band. The pioneering R&B/funk group charted classics such as "Outstanding," "Yearning for Your Love," "Burn Rubber on Me," "You Dropped a Bomb on Me" and "Early in the Morning."
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Wednesday, May 24, 2017 || By Michael Romain || @maywoodnews I'm pleased to welcome Marshelle Sanders to the Village Free Press team. Sanders, a longtime resident of Bellwood, will be the first person to go through our community journalism internship. She'll be with us for roughly a month, during which time she'll be assigned to cover her hometown.
A rendering of the proposed Broadview Public Library addition. | Photo courtesy of Broadview Public Library via Cook County Chronicle Tuesday, May 13, 2017 || By Local News Curator || @maywoodnews According to a June 12 Cook County Chronicle report: "A multi-year dispute between the Broadview Public Library and the Village of Broadview took a detour May 31, when a Cook County Chancery Court judge dismissed the library's request for sanctions against the village without prejudice, giving the...
Friday, June 16, 2017 || By MARSHELLE SANDERS || @maywoodnews When he was younger, Kertis "Luchie" Willie (his middle name is pronounced loo-chee), never really imagined that he would own a restaurant one day. A native of the Caribbean island of St.
In honor of Women's History Month and National Consumer Protection Week, AARP Illinois, the National Women Veterans United (N.W.V.U.), The United States Postal Inspection Service and the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center launched Operation Protect Veterans on Saturday, March 10, 2018.
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On a recent morning, Merry Green, the founder of the Black Women's Expo, was a little tired and a little wired, but she had her coffee in hand and was ready to go as she organized the final preparations for the 2018 Black Women's Expo.
At some point everyone has a choice of the people they want in their life, but, what is it about Black women not being able to get along with each other? In a society that works so hard to bring Bl...
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Whether you're a working woman with a family or a single woman on the horizon of her career, how do you find time to unwind? For eras, women have been designated the backbone of the family and remarkable leaders. Many women have excelled through their career path with determination and persistence.
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By Marshelle R. Sanders Defender Contributing Writer Filmmaker Steven Maing captures a group of minority New York police officers as they come together to fight and expose racially discriminatory policing practices in a documentary, "Crime + Punishment".
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McDonald's is serving up more than food to communities across the world. They've committed to deals on food service and to helping others with programs such as the Ronald McDonald House Charities, The McDonald's HACER Scholarship, 365Black, My InspirAsian, and McDonald's International.
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When youth full of intensity and momentum join forces with leaders who are full of experience and wisdom, the results can be powerful and long-term. Each generation is equipped with men and women who will continue a legacy as every generation stands on the shoulders of those who went on before.
Graduation season is here. As announcements pour in and graduation pictures fill your timeline and Instagram feed, there's a definite celebratory mood in the air. Many high school and college students dream of this moment when entering school. They work hard, they have fun, and many get frustrated, but it all boils down to one glorious moment: Graduation Day.
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Divorce can be an irrational emotional roller coaster no matter what the circumstances are. Consequently, the dissolving bonds of matrimony between a married couple may involve issues of alimony (spousal support), child custody, child visitation, parenting time, child support, ...
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You've probably noticed the rainbow flags flying throughout the city, stores promoting rainbow-colored options, festivities and more-particularly this month. June is internationally known as LGBTQ Pride month, a time when LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and Queer or Questioning) groups celebrate with various events and parades.
When a need arises, there is a reliable place where all LGBTQ community members can go, Center on Halsted. Center on Halsted, located in Lakeview neighborhood, is the Midwest's most comprehensive community center dedicated to advancing community and securing the health and well-being of the Le...
When you're on vacation, taking personal pictures can become distressing. Everyone wants the perfect photo through their cell phone. If you're traveling solo, you have to take out that long selfie stick or ask people around you, "Hey, do you mind taking this picture for me?"
"In the beginning there was Jack ... and Jack had a groove, and from this groove came the grooves of all grooves. And while one day viciously throwing down on his box, Jack boldly declared 'Let There Be House,' and House music was born.
From spirituals, work songs, field hollers, shouts and chants, and rhymed simple narrative ballads, the blues is one genre that has remained the same since its inception. Most blues features simple, usually three-chord progressions and have simple structures that are open to endless improvisations, both lyrical and musical.
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The 89th Annual Bud Billiken Parade proved once again that it is one of the events that makes Chicago, particularly the South Side, so great. This past Saturday, August 10, was focused on celebrating youth, education and the African-American community.
Nike Chicago is making a difference in the Chicago community. Not only is the store active by introducing many events, but they are also now taking their creativity to the church. On August 6, Nike debuted "Just Do It HQ at The Church," a pop-up summer basketball experience and training space.
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Daytime talk show host Wendy Williams wants to help drug addicts and those who suffer from substance abuse, along with their families. Because she ventured down that path herself, she knows the importance of helping those suffering.
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McDonald's headquarters has moved to Chicago. And recently, the Black McDonald's Owners Association (BMOA) hosted a brunch to encourage people to eat a healthy breakfast every morning (September is National Breakfast Month) and to give a tour of the new McDonald's headquarters located at 110 N.
Maxwell Emcays is not only an artist, but he is revolutionizing Chicago with his art activism project series titled: Demand Justice. With all the social injustice and violence going on in Chicago now, Emcays uses this outlet to exercise civil liberties and to advocate for rights throughout the city.
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Many new schoolers, or young folk, know Peabo Bryson for his endless hits including Disney classics, "Beauty and the Beast" (with Celine Dion) and "A Whole New World" (Aladdin theme with Regina Belle).
Twenty-three-year-old O/B/A is a Pop/Hip-Hop recording artist who is no stranger to music, coming from a family of musicians. He started writing songs and performing at a young age. At nine years old he recorded his first song in his brother's bedroom in their apartment in Harlem, New York.
While some of the nation is celebrating the pilgrims surviving in the U.S., most Black people are just thankful to be in the land of the living one more day. As we gather with family and friends over plates filled with special foods, officially kicking off the holiday season, we thought it was a good time to scan Chicagoans and ask: for what are you grateful?
For all the "Empire" fans in Chicago, Jussie Smollett (Jamal Lyon) does way more than just act in a hit television series. He's also an author, is currently helping save lives with an LGBTQ youth organization [Trevor Project], making music and directing.
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Chicago artist Ashley "ACstyle" Coleman is no rookie when it comes to the music industry. Not only does she write, she's a rapper and singer. Her music genres consist of Rap, Hip-Hop, Pop, Techno, Rock and many more.
A Lyricists main focus is to illustrate a message in their lyrics. Rap lyrics is a form of street poetry that focus on many different things, depending on who is speaking about the harsh realities of the streets. The good times in life or personal situations.
"I do Everything, I edit my own pics, Make my own beats, Mix and master my own songs, I'm my own manager". - Rio Scoob Independent artist are musicians that have total control over everything they want to display, we all know that nothing great was built in a day.
So remember when I wrote about an upcoming new artist Alessia Cara a few months ago? Well I had a chance to personally facebook chat with Recording artist, Singer-songwriter and music producer Sebastian Kole.
Some Music Festival's like to have a certain theme to match the genre of music that will be played or it can be a regular festival with multiple music genres. Whether going to Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Made in America or the Riot Fest, take a chance on different fashion styles.
In the words of one of the greatest musicians of all time "Music is my Religion" - Jimi Hendrix. All over the world people come together to celebrate music in harmony. The tickets may cost an arm and a leg (pricey) but the experience is significant.
Codi Laflure a.ka. AbelMindead, a young fellow from Michigan who has made a home in the heart of Chicago. He is an Rapper/Hip-Hop artist currently involved in various music movements around Chicago. AbelMindead is recent to the music scene with his local new recording family #SANDLOTCREW, upcoming group of artist who rap, sing, produce music and more.
Becoming a music producer can help pioneer and outline the careers of many different musicians. It also requires time, patience, talent, training and contacts. MachoBeatz has it all on lock! Chicago native, Producer/Songwriter, holds the responsibility with music production, both on the creative and the business sides.