A new option for breakfast and lunch is coming to Bronzeville! About a year ago, it was reported that Peach’s Restaurant would be arriving at 47th and King Drive in the heart of Bronzeville. The Grand Opening will happen this Sunday, March 1st! Peach’s is the sister restaurant of H-Dog, arguably one of the best…
As we once again celebrate Black History Month, we take time to reflect on the accomplishments, contributions, and progress of African Americans. It’s a very important time of year, a time for us to look back at our past and use it as inspiration for the future. Too often, however, we overlook the struggles we’ve…
After nearly 10 years in the Bucktown neighborhood , Robert Adams Sr., the owner of Honey 1 BBQ, has decided to move to Bronzeville at 746 E. 43rd Street. While many barbecue restaurants are sprouting up around the city, most offer the same Texas-style, gas-fired, rotisserie cooker flavor; but not Honey 1 BBQ. What sets…
After nearly 50 years on Chicago’s West Side, Uncle Remus Chicken is opening a new location on the South Side at 47th and Cottage Grove. Uncle Remus has been a dietary staple for many Chicago west-siders since 1964 when it was founded by the Rickette family and originally named Royal Chicken. There are currently three…
Ujamaa (OOH-jah mah) means cooperative economics and is the principle celebrated on the fourth day of Kwanzaa. On this day of Kwanzaa, we pledge to develop our own businesses and to support them, to maintain shops, stores and industry that contribute to the well-being of our community and to drive out businesses (boycott, etc.) that…
I’ve read a lot about people being upset about protestors saying “black lives matter”. It’s been changed to “all lives matter” by people who I feel are missing the point, perhaps unknowingly. This is to those people who feel like the saying “black lives matter” is racist and exclusive. The fact is the value of…
Giving the recent controversy and outrage over the non-indictment of Darren Wilson after murdering unarmed black teen Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO, there are many people of color who have opted out of supporting non-black businesses for the holidays. I have been asked numerous times over the past month for my stance on this issue.…
I’d like to formally tell the tale of a land once overflowing with cultural bliss Occupied by greatness and complemented by genius The heart of the Black Renaissance, True core bronze. So they call her Bronzeville To this day she still inspires Beautiful brown faces who aspire to acquire the knowledge and art of the…
This Sunday, November 30th, Emmy award winner and international vocalist, Joan Collaso will host a “5th Sunday Jam” in one of Bronzeville’s most relaxing and hospitable settings: Room 43, which hosts weekly sessions presented by the non-profit Hyde Park Jazz Society. Venue Info: Room 43, 1043 E. 43rd Street, Chicago, IL 60653 (773) 285-2222 Date:…
Located in the heart of Bronzeville, Norman’s Bistro is known for its fine Creole cuisine and nightly jazz sessions. Expect everything from classic jazz, blues, and soul music, provided by a revolving lineup of established musicians. After dinner be sure to set yourself up at the bar and sip your cocktail to the sound of…
Standing ovation and a round of applause for Jokes and Notes! Where do I start?! This place is perfect for people who love to laugh and be entertained in style. Its definitely a hidden gem in Chicago. The Logistics: There was a long, cold wait in line, but was well worth it. And the group…
Who can guess the vantage point of this intersection taken in 1934? The Regal Theater to the right no longer stands today and has been replaced by a new state of the art cultural center. One of the structures to the left remains in modern times but one has to look really hard to figure…
For a taste of local Bronzeville coffee, head to Sip & Savor, a cozy laid-back cafe, located in the heart of the community. Here you can find local politicians, poets, and young professionals mingling and enjoying some of the best coffee on the southside. I stop here about three times a week before work. Excellent…
Once a neighborhood in decline, known for its crime, poor governance, and high-rise public housing projects, a quick drive down 43rd, 47th, State Street and Cottage Grove will tell you that much of that is no longer the case. With countless construction sites throughout the neighborhood, new residential and commercial projects are rising up all…
