Roger Ebert Biopic “Life Itself” was Shown as Part of the Chicago International Film Festival
CHICAGO, IL – “Life Itself,†(Magnolia Pictures) the acclaimed documentary chronicling the life of world renowned film critic Roger Ebert,...
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Exhibit Explores Concepts of Race, Inequality at Illinois Holocaust Museum This Fall
Acclaimed Exhibit on Race Involves Area Institutions First exhibit to tell stories of race from biological, cultural and historical points...
Local African American Leaders Honored in Memory of Whitney M. Young, Jr. and in Support of Local At-Risk Youth
CHICAGO, IL -Â To commemorate a life of service the 6th annual Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Awards Dinner, hosted...
New Book Explores the Story of Jocko Graves – An Unsung and Forgotten African American Child Hero
Waymon E. LeFall's new book, "Jocko: A Long Way from Home Down Under", is an intriguing journey through myth and...
Beth Reese and Dr. Wayne Watson to Chair Chicago Sinfonietta’s 2015 Ball
Prominent Co-Chairs Come Together to Raise Critical Funds for the Nation’s Most Diverse Orchestra CHICAGO, IL – Chicago Sinfonietta, the...
Goodman Theatre Celebrates its Immediate Past 2013/2014 “Dream” Season of Diverse Artistry, Including Encore Engagements for Five Productions; Record Annual Fundraising and Sales; and Expanded Civic Engagement
Ruth Ann Gillis named a Life Trustee, four new trustees appointed: Doug Brown/Exelon; Deidre Hogan/American Airlines; Carl Jenkins/BMO Harris; Cathy...
Free Atlanta-Area Chess Training Event for At-Risk Youth to Promote Racial Unity in the Community
Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) -- Orrin Hudson, founder of the Atlanta-based Be Someone non-profit organization, will bring his life-sized chess board...
Lira Ensemble Opens Jubilee Season with a Holiday Concert of Polish Music & Dance
The acclaimed Lira Ensemble, which specializes in Polish music, song and dance, celebrates the opening of its 50th anniversary with...
ShakesFEAR! – A Haunted Tour of Ewing
Illinois Shakespeare Festival A New Halloween Tradition Thursday - Saturday, October 23 - 25 from 7 to 10 p.m. "I...
Autism-Friendly and Sign Language Interpreted Performances of Leo Lionni’s Frederick Demonstrate Chicago Children’s Theatre’s Commitment to Access
Saturday, November 1, 6 p.m. Sign language interpretation offered for deaf or hard of hearing audiences Saturday, November 8, 6...
