Many of you guys know about my work with HIV/AIDS through The Red Pump Project, but my connection to HIV started over a year before Luvvie and I became inspired to start the initiative. I’ll never forget the day that David told me that he had HIV. It was towards the end of 2007 and he asked me if I could come over to this apartment to talk. I absolutely could. David and I had [...]

Alright, music fans…This fall, some of your favorite artists (and mine) will be putting on some hot shows. And, not only will the concerts entertain fans, they will also do some good for various communities! September 11th: Jay-Z will once again grace Madison Square Garden with his presence as he puts on a benefit concert correlating with the release of his “The Blueprint 3 album. All of the proceeds will benefit Answer the Call, a [...]

The Kids’ Cafe is a space where teenagers can come to explore art, youth leadership and health and wellness. Students also work on school assignments and enjoy nutritious meals daily, provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository. For more information, please click here! -kb P.S. As a bonus, there will be a live jazz performance by Nanette Frank and Friends beginning at 7p!

We’ve been having some crazy storms around in Chicag. My power AND water went out last night and haven’t yet been restored…So, I’m sitting inside Starbucks listening to Madonna and drinking coffee. Ah, city life! Anyways, as some of you know, the annual Glamorama shows are rapidly approaching!  Glamorama is an crazy fashion show slash amazing fundraiser hosted in Chicago and Minneapolis. In addition to a choreographed runway show, energizing music, and videos, this year’s [...]