Years after her historical contribution that marked one of the most significant moments during the Civil Rights Movement and American history, the legacy of the late Rosa Parks continues to live all over the world.

Behind the glory of every man breeds a story, and Grammy Award-winning Taboo of The Black Eyed Peas is no different. Contrary to what some may believe, all the glamour, spotlight, music awards and international fame can’t protect a person from the one individual he tries to escape: himself. In FALLIN’ UP: My Story, Taboo recounts his journey, which includes his relationship with his family, his rebellious and curious years, his life with the Black Eyed Peas and his future endeavors.

The good and bad hair argument still exists today and is a major topic of discussion among African American women. From Spike Lee’s “School Daze” film in the 1980s and with the help of Chris Rock’s documentary Good Hair, America is more informed about this subject. Rock investigated the process of creating the various textures and styles of hair in his project, but the root of the film started with an idea when his young daughter asked him about her hair. 

Right outside the Chicago Loop, Oak Park’s downtown shopping district recently added a new storefront to its list of boutiques. As a business partner of boutiques Takara and Shoe Soko, Tamiya Beathea is a familiar face in the Oak Park, Ill community.

Author Toyomi Igus and illustrator/artist Michele Wood join forces again to create a work that poetically illustrates a significant part of both African American and American history. In I See the Rhythm of Gospel, the Coretta Scott King award-winning writing team narrates the history and paints a colorful 40-page masterpiece of gospel music in America through a poetic timeline.

What happens when you blend R&B, jazz and hip hop to create one sound? One word: Dwele. Born Andwele Gardner, the Detroit native uses his old-school roots to create masterpieces ladies swoon over and gentlemen can jam to.

It’s the place where many people spend almost a third of the day and up to five days a week. So, is it true what they say about “all work and no play”?

The birth of Virtuous Woman Productions stems from the rebirth of owner Matanah Avraham. The former executive in corporate America says her life started to take a different direction in April 2005 when she received her last relaxer in her hair.

Chicago ripped the runway this fall as Fashion Week breezed into the city. Local designers, retailers and other fashion promoters collaborated to celebrate the fashion industry in Chicago and the work of emerging, established and aspiring designers.