Think back to the first time you saw the original version of a successful movie franchise or the first time you listened to the Freshman release of a hot recording artist. Everything is normally in top notch form from the imaging to the singing to the promotion. Now think of how disappointing it is when […]

The Curvy Divas set the house on fire!

There is a new author in town!  Openyonated.com had the pleasure of helping Markell Thompson celebrate the release of his new book “Thoughts of a Thinker.” We are always excited to congratulate fellow authors into the fold and help them launch out in new endeavors. First things first, I automatically noticed Markell made it a […]

  On Sunday August 16th I ventured out to the South side to experience the latest installment of Solace Souls Sunday.  I honestly have to say that it was great! Most of the poetry events that I attend on a regular basis are hosted on the West Side of the city and since I’m a […]

I had the opportunity to talk to Anthony Jones owner of AJ Styles Beauty & Barber shop  located at 42 West Lake Street Oak Park, Illinois at the 4 year anniversary and customer appreciation of his salon.  I honestly believe that when you do things right you will be successful. Staying afloat in a challenging […]

Leo season has arrived and all the lions were roaring at At Ease Sundays!  At Ease Sundays poetry sets are every first Sunday of the month.  They have been holding it down in Oak Park Illinois for the last 3 years and are still going strong. Last nights show was jammed packed as usual and […]

Chicago Artist Danni Gurl continues to give us more of what has enabled her to build her brand within the city limits and beyond. Her music and production is catchy and can bang in any club.  Her sound is the kind that can maintain shelf life because you can party to it.  She stays on […]

Janet offers her latest visual No Sleep. The thing that I like about Janet is that she isn’t trying to sit at the kids table and out perform them. She stays in her lane and seems to be doing it well. What do you think about the video?

    We had the pleasure of celebrating the 1 year anniversary of Poetic Thought Thursdays hosted by Goddess Warrior and Black Heaven this month. The event was hosted at the Afrikan Village Cultural Center located at 5840 West Madison in the Austin community. The event was well worth the cover price which was modest […]

If there ever was a time that Black Men needed to be honored it is now!  If there was ever a time that Black Men needed to be unified it is now! Setting the stage for Father’s Day weekend was the “Kingdom Come” event hosted at the Ja’Nia Banquet Hall at 3840 West Madison Chgo, […]