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THE WORD The Black Women’s Expo is returning to Chicago for its 31st year with three days celebrating the power,...
THE WORD Poetry, politics and community will share one stage as Lynae Vanee brings her national Black Women Deserve Poems...
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As Chicago prepares to host WNBA All-Star Weekend, a new event is bringing together athletes, entrepreneurs, wellness advocates and sports...
Fast Facts CHICAGO — The people doing the work to prevent violence in Chicago took center stage during the Community...
We proudly present the 2026 Artists to Watch List, a curated selection of 25 Chicago artists we believe are actively...