Fantasia: In her own words
Singer gets personal with latest CD Side Effects of You This article originally appeared in Austin Weekly News. By La Risa Lynch Singer Fantasia Barrino proves she can’t be boxed in. Her latest album Side…
African Immigrants shape Chicago’s business landscape
Seek parity in immigration reform This article was originally published for Chicago Is The World By La Risa Lynch It’s lunch time and Ethiopian Diamond is jumping with customers even as construction crews hammer away…
Youth raise alarm on violence with Project Orange Tree
by La Risa Lynch On April 1st a group of Chicago youth want to drape the city in orange as part of an anti-violence awareness campaign, called Project Orange Tree. The group wants youth and…
Second Congressional District candidates make their case at forum
This article has been updated to correct the date of an upcoming forum held at Bethany Lutheran Church on February 19, 2013. by La Risa Lynch Dolton — Fifteen of the 22 individuals seeking the vacated…
Black retailers lose out on $1 Tril. of Black buying power
By La Risa Lynch Here’s a math question for you: How many Black-owned Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants are in the Chicago area. The answer will surprise you. Oak Park resident Maggie Anderson, who along with…
Ald. Beale ponders run for Jesse Jackson Jr.’s old seat
Ald. Anthony Beale (9) has officially formed a political committee to run for the 2nd Congressional District seat left vacant by the resignation of Jesse Jackson Jr. last week. The 9th Ward alderman filed electronically, this…
Can city’s bike share program be economic boom for Bronzeville
by La Risa Lynch The new protected curbside bike lanes cropping up across the city is part of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s grand plan of creating a bike friendly Chicago. As part of that plan, the…
Derrick Smith regains 10th District House Seat
Former State Rep Derrick Smith won re-election to the same House seat he was expelled from three months ago after his indictment on bribery charges.
Rhymefest gets personal at youth leadership summit
by La Risa Lynch Che “Rhymefest” Smith spoke October 20th about the music industry’s influence over rap music and his own inner struggles at redemption during a youth summit held at a far south side…
Watkins attempts fourth bid at political office
Seeking to unseat Annazette Collins as state senator of West Side’s 5th District by La Risa Lynch A long shot best described Patricia Van Pelt-Watkins when she ran for mayor last year. But this time…