When Roslyn Spence decided to attend the Democratic National Convention, she knew she wanted to wear something special. The 61-year-old from Los Angeles commissioned a design from an artist on Instagram (@teighlormadeco), choosing a blue blazer with white stars on the lapels. On the back, she included phrases that connect her with Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign. There’s “You Know,” part of a chant at Howard University, where both Spence and Harris attended and joined Alpha Kappa Alpha, the country’s oldest Black sorority. In a large, cursive font, there’s also the popular campaign slogan “We’re not going back.” “I […]
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‘Good One’ review: A father-daughter hiking trip leads to a heart-rending feature debut
Writer-director India Donaldson’s movie, now at Chicago’s Gene Siskel Film Center, is simple on the surface, complex underneath.
Review: It’s the Out of This World tour, and that’s what Missy Elliott delivered at the Allstate Arena
The concert felt like a non-stop hip hop thrill ride. Elliott and company barely allowed anyone time to process what they saw before the next track began.
Stephen Colbert strips to his undies at Wrigley, gets singing lessons from Jennifer Hudson on Night 4 of ‘Late Show’ in Chicago
For the final night of his broadcasts in Chicago during the DNC, his guests included Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mavis Staples and Jeff Tweedy.
If you’ve crossed a starting line, you’ve heard his voice: Dave Kappas announces races from Chicago Triathlon to Shamrock Shuffle
He’s the guy on the microphone, amping up and calming down Chicago runners before the gun goes off. He got his start in small-town theater in Illinois.
What to do in Chicago: Pink in concert, Chicago Hip Hop Weekend and chalk art all over Howard Street
Also, Lyric Opera presents a full Sunday of free performances in Millennium Park, Chicago Gamespace puts on an art exhibit and The Roots performs at Ravinia.
Taylor Swift didn’t make an appearance at the Democratic Convention — but the friendship bracelets did
Furthering that association at the convention this week in Chicago were a lively set by DJ Cassidy, which included a surprise appearance by rapper Lil Jon, and friendship bracelets, the summer-camp staples co-opted by Taylor Swift fans.
Despite rumors, no surprise performance from Beyoncé or Taylor Swift at the DNC
There was no shortage of performances from talented musicians during the convention, including Stevie Wonder, Patti LaBelle, Jason Isbell, The Chicks and Pink.
Lounges, yacht parties, free prime rib — what it’s like to be a social media influencer at the DNC
For the first time, the DNC invited influencers to be credentialed alongside those from traditional media, such as newspapers, TV and other media.
Stephen Colbert grills JB Pritzker on hot dogs and Chance the Rapper performs on Night 3 of ‘Late Show’ in Chicago
Playing alter-ego Donny Franks, Stephen Colbert shot hot dogs into a small crowd at the Democratic National Convention. After all, Illinois is “one of the few states where you’re allowed to open-carry a hot dog cannon,” he said.