In Future’s new song ‘Karate Chop.’ Lil Wayne says “Beat that pu**y up like Emmett Till.” So this is the second time Lil Wayne has mentioned Emmett Till in his lyrics, and people love it right? The other time was Swizzy, Wayne says “Beating up your block, yeah I get my Emmett Till on”…. sooooo …
Over shopping is one of the most deadliest sins in life, according to me. I mean think about it. How can we spend so much money on ourselves while others are out there without decent clothes on their backs? How can we justify walking into a boutique when others can’t even walk into a Walmart …
“When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad. That’s my religion.” - Abraham Lincoln Well this isn’t about religion.. This is about doing good and feeling good… So why not do something good for yourself while doing something good for someone else? My theory behind this is to make a conscience choice to do …
Welcome to New York, that’s what this place said to me! Well okay it really said hey you are hungry and the sign said natural… This place gets a thumbs up! Usually when I travel to a new town it takes me a while to find “that place”. I just step out of my hotel …
Today was my first experience with seeing civil disobedience right in front of me. In what Rev. Jesse Jackson termed “possibly what Selma was to voting”, I witnessed people standing up for justice in their community. Over a dozen were arrested today in Freeport, IL due to civil disobedience against the Sensata Plant. After a …
For my cousin’s birthday we decided to go to Sushi Samba in downtown Chicago. Sushi Samba features a very unique blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine & design. Originally opened in New York in 1999, Sushi Samba is located in Chicago: 504 North Wells. The menu prices range but you could go and spend about $20 …
An event titled Celebrating the Year of the Man is an night any girl would dream of attending… It is an celebration full of successful MEN! But on a more serious note this event was truly inspirational. Black United Fund of Illinois hosted the night to celebrate the Living Legends and also those to whom …
This past Thursday I was gifted to Attend an event at Venue One by Uptown Magazine and Buick partnering to present the top chefs in many parts of the US! Chef Cliff Rome for was selected by Buick and UPTOWN Magazine as one of Chicago’s Top Chefs! The night was celebrated by a group of amazing …
I’m back in Crochet Braids again! I’ve had these in for 7 days. I wanted to protect my hair but also have a style that was versetile unlike french braids alone. As usual, I washed and deep conditioned my hair in preparation for the style. I made the conrows small, and I secured them at … Continue reading »
Tonight like many nights was a night to remember! I was able to celebrate Jackie Robinson day with the Chicago Cubs in Wrigley Park. Jackie Robinson’s legacy was memorialized on April 15, 2013, by fans, players and Major League Baseball, marking the 66th anniversary of the Hall of Famer breaking baseball’s color barrier. For the fifth … Continue reading »
Whether because of their consumption of hip-hop, unfamiliar slang or their seemingly addiction to drama filled reality TV such as Basketball Wives, urban Black youth and young adults are often chastised and talked down to by the Baby Boomer generation. Many in the Baby Boomer or “Civil Rights” generation say Black Youth and Young adults … Continue reading »
What Your Style of Eggs Say About You by Bite.ca, is a handy little infographic/personality test. Covering almost any preparation of eggs imaginable — it will either give you a good laugh at the expense of more pretentious egg-eaters, or present some unfortunate self-realization. But in real life … “Scientists quizzed 1,010 adults and … Continue reading »
The Good Food Festival and Conference is the leading food event in the country! It includes a Financing Conference, Trade Show, School Foodand Food Policy Summits, and a Saturday Festival that celebrates Good Food. There truly was something for everyone! Last week, on Impresario Radio we spoke with Jim Slama from Familyfarmed.org. Slama is the … Continue reading »
Is healthy food really healthy? Sometimes not so much… Here is Ashley’s list of 7 unhealthy “health” foods. “Energy” Bars Continue reading »
As Discussed on Impresario Radio. Junk food is scary! Check out these facts! 1. The Cheeto is a modern miracle. 2. Subverting “sensory-specific satiety” is the key to junk-food success. 3. At least since 1999, the industry has known its products are contributing to a massive public-health crisis. 4. Like the agrichemical industry, the food industry has … Continue reading »
