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“I imagine one of the reasons people cling to their hates so stubbornly is because they sense, once hate is gone, they will be forced to deal with pain.” ― James Baldwin, The Fire Next Time I don’t sleep well. At all. So, in the wee hours of the...

As the anticipation builds for the next season of Empire us as fans are now being afforded a chance to impress the staff and land a spot on the show. According to Entertainment Weekly: If the bus stops in your city during the 15-stop tour, fans will be able...

According to the Chicago Tribune, things were pretty peaceful in the Windy City until 9:20 p.m. Then, shots began breaking out across Chicago, with the final bullets being fired around 4:45 a.m. Thirty people were shot, 3 of them fatally, including 7-year-old Amari Brown. “When is it going to...

In the 70s, Marva Collins was the go-to educator in Chi-town, after founding Garfield Park’s West Side Preparatory School in 1975. By the 80s, those the world over, including President Ronald Reagan — who courted her for secretary of education, would also want to get up close and personal...

Here’s what I love about Spike Lee: he makes movies about Black people that should matter to all people. His next joint, under the 40 Acres and a Mule banner, entitled ‘Chiraq’, will focus on the black-on-black crime plaguing ChiTown, specifically, the streets of Englewood. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, brother...

Hey Natives! It’s ya girl, Mz. Jae, The Chicago Aficionado checking in on all things Fabulous in Chicago! It’s playoff season and you can find Chicagoans glued to a tv set rooting for their favorite teams (aka Chicago Bulls all the way!). However, sometimes you wanna get out and...

Hey Peeps! It’s ya girl, Mz. Jae, your fav Chicago Aficionado, checking and chiming in about the must have apps for Chicagoans! In 2015, everybody either has an IPhone or Android phone or at least a phone with apps. We use apps for everything including Social Media, directions, banking,...

Hey People!    It’s ya girl, Mz. Jae, checking in with your “Chicago FAB FIVE List of Chicago Comedians you should know.” As a Poet, I often times am on the bill with comedians. I’ve produced shows and included comedy as part of the show because at the end...

Hey People! It’s ya girl, Mz. Jae, checking in and updating you on what’s going on in Chicago. Well, here’s the skinny. Fashion has become such a part of our culture that no one wants to look cookie-cutter anymore. We all want the couture look that will send any...