Many people would agree that the city of Chicago has it challenges.   It’s been plagued with violence, corruption and some would say devoid of unity & love.  What is the magic formula to turn things around? Many people think they have the solution to the problem but personally I don’t think a specific group […]

Hot Sauce Poetry did not disappoint this evening! It was a spirit filled edition featuring Mannarzm & Holy Grind.  The spirit was definitely in the house! This evenings set was full of talent and energy!    Hot Sauce Poetry is an inspirational set located in the Lawndale community in Chicago hosted by Articulite and Poetry […]

We’ve all heard someone say it more than once, ” I don’t talk about politics” as if they have exalted themselves above the masses and sit on the throne of being enlightenment. *News Flash* There are politics in everything! The educational system involves politics, religion involves politics, just about everything you do has some form […]

Everyone  knows someone who is a teacher or works in the field of education in some capacity.  I think most folks will agree that teachers are very imporant in the grand scheme of things.  Who can’t think back to that one person in the school that inspired them ?  Why is it that now this […]

Have you ever walked by a store with a sign that said GRAND OPENING and the employees were just standing around and waiting for someone to come in and at least look at what they had to offer?  I’m pretty sure that most of us have seen this happen or it has been us waiting […]

Chicago seems to be on track to have one of the most violent Summers ever. Typically in the Winter instances of violence subside and the city is a bit safer however that is not the case. Homicide is on the rise, and once again it seems like our children are walking targets. Once again there […]

People need to be affirmed at some point in time  that’s a given but somewhere down the line one has to say “I really don’t give a care!” We’ve all seen the tweets, and videos, heard people from both sides of the issue and the result is the same.  Hollywood says it’s going to do […]

Whitney Houston once sang ” I believe the children are the future, teach them well and let them lead the way.” Giving the youth center stage is just what Poetic Thoughts Thursday did with its February 11th edition.  The host Goddess Warrior AKA Dianna Tyler provided an opportunity for Chicago’s youth to share their gifts […]

Last night I was transported to the French Quarter via the music of Tovi Khali at the Promontory located in Hyde Park.  In genuine Mardi Gras style it was truly a party! If anyone’s spirits were low before entering surely when they left the building they were uplifted.  Our host for the evening was Storie […]

Have you ever attended an event and it turned out exactly as you imagined? That best describes my Valentines Day. When Storie Devereaux first posted the advertisement for her event I just knew I had to be there! I was first introduced to her melodious voice at a presentation of When God Created Woman  a […]