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I was in a junior in high school when a couple of guys in my physical education class decided to act like they were playing Olympic level racquetball. Class was over, but they continued. As I walked to the exit, a ball hit the back Read More …
Chicago based painter and interior designer, Raub Welch’s art work and life is an ode to Afro-Opulence. In addition to his beautiful Afro inspired collage and oil paintings, he is known for his elaborate themed parties. Throughout the year, musicians and artists can be found having Read More …
This time last year I fretted what a Trump presidency would bring for 2017. It was worse than my cynical mind could imagine. More pressing was my mother’s cancer diagnosis. She had surgery a few days before Christmas 2016. Her health and recovery were paramount. Read More …
Champagne, cava, and prosecco are necessary to welcome the New Year. However, you need something else to serve until the midnight countdown. To that end, I visited two Chicago distilleries that have returned spirits to the city to get some cocktail recipes: KOVAL Distillery and Read More …
The Halston brand is an iconic pillar of American style. When I heard of Halston for QVC, I was cynical. Then I interviewed Cameron Silver, fashion director of the H by Halston and H Halston brands, and discovered that the expansion to QVC is authentic Read More …
KIDS Reading is essential. I am buying Vashti Harrison’s book, Little Leaders, for my nieces. I love my Not Tonight, I’m Reading t-shirts. Like last year, I attended the Chicago Toy & Game Fair at Navy Pier. I took my ten-year-old nephew and his best friend Read More …
The Marriott is undergoing a re-branding campaign. Newly built Marriott hotels showcase a modern, minimalist look with interiors that pay homage to their locale, but keeps the global traveler in mind. The grand opening of the Marriott Marquis at Chicago’s McCormick Place highlights this marriage Read More …
This summer I met someone larger than life. The public brand makes one forget the journey that led to the current status. I attended the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) to see the premiere of The Gospel According to André directed by Kate Novack. It Read More …
July 8th my heart stopped. My faith was challenged. My 25-year-old nephew died in an accident. The loss of my father in 2004 was devastating. The loss of my nephew was beyond traumatic. When I received the news about my nephew, I was angry at Read More …
Update: Science and medicine typically treated African-Americans as guinea pigs under the unfounded belief that we did not feel pain to justify operating without anesthesia. Even today, a study showed that some “white medical students and residents [surveyed] endorsed false beliefs about biological differences between blacks and whites. Read More …
They say that the five most traumatic events in life are: (1) death of a loved one; (2) divorce; (3) job loss; (4) moving/buying a home; and (5) major illness. I experienced three within a twelve months. In the fall of 2003, I bought my Read More …
André Leon Talley took St. Louis by storm when he spoke at the St. Louis Art Museum’s Reigning Men exhibit. In less than three weeks, Mr. Talley in partnership with the Saint Louis Fashion Fund and St. Louis Art Museum, produced a runway show this past Saturday, Read More …