Much has been said about the lack of diversity in tech, particularly when it comes to Blacks and women. Black Girls Code launched in...

I skipped Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But I spent #GivingTuesday celebrating social entrepreneurship with uBack! #thatssoWiSTEM At the...

Black Girls (Can) Fly! is a play about a ten-year-old girl from Chicago named Bessie Mae. Drive-by shootings, school closings, and Black...

Meet Christina Marshall-Valdez, a dynamic speaker, marketing professional, and founder of Elu – an online, made-to-measure apparel brand...

This campus is beautiful! Can’t wait to come back tomorrow for the first Black Girls Code – Chicago workshop! Follow the hashtag online...

Illinois, Ohio, Florida, Missouri! Do you know where to go? Find out: Find out via: ballotready.org #Election2016 #BallotReady...

The Chicago Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers hosted a day-long event today for students ranging in age from 5 to 17....

I could never be a 100% tablet/iPad/laptop person. There’s just nothing like pulling back the page of a new or favorite book! A guy...

I had the privilege of meeting FM SUPREME almost a year ago at Trinity United Church of Christ. On this particular evening, I was serving...

With every tragedy and injustice against black youth, one group has maintained a strong presence on the frontlines and in large numbers...

A graduate of the University of Chicago, Bronzeville resident and lifelong Chicagoan, Christian Mitchell began his political career as a...

If you are a regular on social media, it would be hard to miss the signature comedic touch Ms. Luvvie Ajaya puts on everything she...

Usually, parades on Michigan Avenue are reserved for Super Bowl Champions, the World Series or maybe even the NBA championships. But the...

“I wish somebody would look in our neighborhood knowing that it’s already a situation, mentally, where it’s f–ked up. What happened to...

I’ve heard and read so many great things. Today I had to experience it for myself. I have walked by this restaurant so many times...

:: Chorizo & Potatoes w Rice & Black Beans Sooo good… But also very spicy – that part is totally my fault. Ask which salsa is mild or hot...

I went to Soldier Field on Saturday for The 29th Annual Walk to End Hunger so intent on making that a day to be alone – to serve, yes....

Dare I say… If I could turn back the clock, this is where I would have been for either Undergrad or Grad School. The next best thing...

I Was out for my morning run and stumbled on the Soldier Field 10-Mile Run… Below is a recap of the race from Emily, a Chicago runner and...

Mother’s Day Weekend March to raise awareness about the #BRINGBACKOURGIRLS movement. The South Side of Chicago on 71st and Sangamon....