Happy Monday, everyone! My Monday morning topic is brought to you courtesy of the classic movie “School Daze.” While watching the movie, one particular scene stuck out. The conversation discussing the financial situation of the college. I believe the question phrased was “Who supports the black colleges?” In the past few weeks, I’ve seen a few articles talking about how the economic situation is affecting Historically Black Universities and Colleges (HBCUs). Although I attended the University [...]
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If you’re fortunate enough to live in NYC and are looking for something to do this Saturday, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund will host the 3rd annual “Front Row” fashion show at the Roseland Ballroom (239 W. 52nd St). This year’s honorary chairperson is Actress Lynn Whitfield (loved her in Thin Line Between Love and Hate) and Fonzworth Bentley is serving as co-chair. This year’s honorees include: Supermodel Beverly Johnson, Photographer Keith Major, Supermodel [...]
Tonight, the Chicago Fashion Foundation will host its Annual Membership party at the W Lakeshore (644 N. Lake Shore Drive). The event will last from 6-8p and take place in Altitudes on the 33rd floor. Attendees will hear about the plans for Fashion Focus 2008 (Chicago’s Fashion Week), the 2009 CFF scholarship benefit and much more! The event is free for current members and $10 for non-members. For more information, please visit chicagofashionfoundation.org! -kb
Join Chicago’s most creative individuals on Saturday, August 30th from 7-10p for a night of art and fun at “Carnival.” The yearly benefit supports Osmosis Education and Mentoring Initiative, an nonprofit organization with the purpose of furthering “design education for underserved minority youth.” Programs offered by the Osmosis Education and Mentoring Initiative focus on graphic design, architecture, fashion, interior design and multi-media. The event, held at Little Black Pearl Art and Design Center (1060 East 47th St), [...]
Well, folks, football season is definitely around the corner, which I absolutely love! Between the Bears and the ILLINI, my Saturdays and Sundays stay packed beginning Labor Day weekend. Now, I can add another event to the mix! For the 11th straight year, Chicago will play host to the Chicago Football Classic from Thursday Sept. 4th – Saturday Sept. 6th. The weekend festivities include a Presidents’ Reception, Golf Outing, College Fair, a Battle of [...]
