Photos provided by Vincent Johnson   Contrary to the stigma and misnomer surrounding Cabrini-Green, the area he grew up in what was simply known as Frances Cabrini, located on the near northside of Chicago and originally referred to as Little Italy. Before the red and white projects were built, the Row Houses as they were […]

Photos provided by Holle Thee Maxwell & Connie Carroll: When you mention the name ”HOLLY MAXWELL”, you have mentioned a name that is respected all over the world. She IS “THEE entertainer’s entertainer” and IS better than she has ever been before! Musically, this lady has done it all, traveled everywhere and knows everybody that […]

Que Wright, born in Chicago, IL, found his love for poetry attending Gwendolyn Brooks Junior High and it continued in high school, while on the verge of failing Junior year English at Thornton Township High School. The poetry unit saved his semester and grades when his teacher, Ms. Milsap, allowed him to perform his poetry […]

On November 24, 2019, I accepted an offer for my dream job with a radio station, as a freelance writer and social media manager. This was my first time fully pursuing my dream of being self-employed, so I took a leap of faith and accepted the position, as a side hustle to my main job. […]

Photo credit: Yortel Photography   INTERVIEW LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR7SioQVohs&feature=youtu.be On this episode, LIVING ON PURPOSE had a conversation with entrepreneur and author, Pierre A. Evans. He gave us an in-depth look into the creative process of his book “Inside The Minds of Entertainers” and other fascinating subjects. Pierre’s debut book “INSIDE THE MINDS OF ENTERTAINERS” is […]

Chicago, May 11, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: THE ORIGINATOR OF HOUSE MUSIC, JESSE SAUNDERS TO RELEASE NEW BOOK ENTITLED “In Their Own WORDS” FEATURING 83 INDIVIDUAL STORIES FROM CHICAGO AND AROUND THE WORLD JUNE 4, 2020 Jesse Saunders, The Originator of House Music, is proud to announce the release of his second book In Their […]

Yvette McWhorter, a cannabis industry worker, can usually be found journaling or jotting down ideas for original books, movies, plays or songs. Writing a book has always been on her bucket list. With her current manuscript “Steppin In The Key of Love” on the horizon, Yvette is that much closer to making her dream come […]

A native son of Chicago, John W. Fountain is an award-winning columnist, journalist, professor and author of the memoir, True Vine: A Young Black Man’s Journey of Faith, Hope and Clarity (Public Affairs, 2003) and Dear Dad: Reflections on Fatherhood (WestSide Press, 2011). His essay, “The God Who Embraced Me” appears in National Public Radio’s […]

Pierre Andre’ Evans, a graduate of Chicago’s prestigious Columbia College, possesses a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Arts, Entertainment & Media Management. He is an accomplished Freelance Writer with published articles, high profile interviews and event recaps, which currently appear in numerous publications and websites including the legendary and iconic New York based SoulTrain.com, Chicago […]

Reality TV star, Author of “Memoirs of a Bitch”,“Suga” “Confessions of a Street Figure.”, Screenwriter, Core DJ 547 Blogger, BlokClubDjs Official Blogger, Producer/Director of the Chicago movie “Hood Cheaters” and “Hood Cheaters 3.0”, Former Radio Personality and Artist Management, and Owner of Open Mic Productions. Memorable Quotes: “I feel that being humble is a must…. […]

Cynda began a professional life of acting and singing after relocating to New York from her native Chicago. Her debut film MO’ BETTER BLUES directed by Spike Lee, was a critical and commercial success. Blessed with a role that also required singing, her song HARLEM BLUES went #1 on the R&B charts. That film opened […]

Things get really interesting when a protective Chihuahua and a friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniel meet a new addition to the family. Available on AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/Papi-King-Baby-Heath-Howard/dp/1691506850/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=pAPI+%26+THE+KING&qid=1584677134&sr=8-1 Mark Heath Howard is a director and writer, known for Winter Smoke (2020), Zachariah Tucker (2015) and No Chaser (2010). GO BANG! Magazine:  When did you know that you wanted to be an author?   MARK […]

EToni was blessed being one of the most beautiful women that most men had ever laid eyes on, but her beauty was the smoke screen for the camera and what actually went on inside her pretty little twisted mind. Aggressively manipulative, Toni used her sex and gift of gab as a weapon turning friends into […]

Pink Pantie Confessions is an intimate anthology from the creative mind of actor/singer Cynda Williams detailing the struggles, insights, and triumphs of her life and career including perspectives from her inner circle of friends. This inspiring account of Hollywood, life, and love includes the reader as a confidant and friend to encourage, uplift, and commiserate […]

Pierre A. Evans reached out and into the entertainers’ mind in his debut book “Inside The Minds Of Entertainers” – Thought-Provoking and Insightful Interviews, Revealing The Spiritual and Political Pysche of Celebrities. Dedicated to the memory of the late Cuba Gooding, Sr., the list of Celebrity Entertainers interviewed includes: Alan King, Antoine McKay, Art “Chat […]