Posts Tagged ‘Chicago’
Dr. Robert M. Franklin to Transition as President of Morehouse College [UPDATED]
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By: Charles Mombo After an accomplished five-year term as president of Morehouse College, Robert M. Franklin ’75 has decided to step down at the end of his term at the close of the 2012 academic year on June 30. A media person from Morehouse College has contacted this [Read More]
Don Cornelius, Soul Train creator dead, apparent suicide
Don Cornelius, Soul Train creator dead, apparent suicide According to the Los Angeles Times, Donald Cortez "Don" Cornelius, Soul Train creator is dead of an apparent suicide. Cornelius was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1936 and was one of the early employees of [Read More]
Morehouse College President Reverend Dr. Robert M. Franklin asked to Resign
Morehouse College President Rev. Dr. Robert M. Franklin and wife Dr. Cheryl Franklin The Reverend Dr. Robert M. Franklin, the tenth president of Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA., was asked to resign by Morehouse College Board of Trustees. Franklin is the tenth president of [Read More]
Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) to Uphold Dr. Martin Luther King’s Jr.’s Legacy through Global Dialogue
By: Charles S. Mombo @CharleSMombo,@FlashMobB2C,@burnedbrass,@wwclick Article Sponsor: Real-Time Crowdsourcing Social Media Marketing and Backchanneling In the spirit of promoting peace, inspiring community service, and upholding Dr. Martin Luther King's Jr.'s legacy, Alpha [Read More]
Would you See George Lucas’ Movie ‘Red Tails’, Why or Why Not?
If George Lucas' movie, Red Tails, does not do well, there is a very strong possibility that you might never see another all-black movie anytime soon. George Lucas’ movie, Red Tails, which is on the list of 2012’s most anticipated movies is expected to be [Read More]
Patricia Horton Friday Social Media Marketing Campaign Day
By: Charles S. Mombo #wwclick, #FlashMobB2C, @wwclick, @CharlesSMombo Article Source: Social Media Marketing Consultant Re-Elect Patricia Horton for Commissioner of Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago on March 20th. In an effort to help increase brand [Read More]
George Lucas’ “Red Tails”, an all-Black Cast Movie, is 2012 Most Anticipated Film
George Lucas’ “Red Tails”, an all-Black Cast Movies, is 2012 Most Anticipated Film. Speaking recently on Jon Stewart’s The Daily Show, George Lucas, the executive producer and writer of the all-Black cast $58 million budget movie, Red Tails, jokingly said, [Read More]
An Interview with Jeff Fort, Leader of the El Rukn, regarding Chicago Bears Sam Hurd
By: Charles S. Mombo An Interview with Jeff Fort, leader of the El Rukn, regarding Chicago Bears Sam Hurd Since the announcement of the arrest of 26-year-old, Chicago Bear’s wide receiver, Sam Hurd, on allege drug-dealing charges, I am trying to wrap my brain around [Read More]
Chef Gina Worthy shares Thanksgiving Day Turducken Recipe
By: Charles S. Mombo Chef Gina’s Thanksgiving Day Turducken Recipe I am no Anthony Bourdain, the world’s famous food traveler, author, and Chef; but I have had the great fortune to having traveled and experienced some of the best culinary talents and palatable [Read More]
African Political Action Committee (APAC) to host Millennium Installation Ceremony and Inaugural Reception
On November 19th, the African Political Action Committee (APAC) will host its Millennium Installation Ceremony and Inaugural Reception. This event will be held at the Akainyah Gallery, 357 W. Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois from 6pm until 12:00am.On November 19th, the [Read More]
WWClick.com, Inc. hired to Search Engine Optimize C & J Auto Shop at 707 West 119th Street, Chicago, IL 60628
C & J Auto Rebuilder and Repair located at 707 West 119th Street, Chicago, IL 60628 is already starting to experience an increase in traffic and sales generated from keyword searches such as “auto repair 60628” which are already driving prospective customers to [Read More]
Café 53 located at 1369 East 53rd Street, Hyde Park has Chicago’s Best Gelato
Article sponsored by: Chicago-based Search Engine Optimization (SEO), E-Commerce and Social Media Marketing Consultant Firm Café 53 located at 1369 East 53rd Street, Hyde Park has Chicago’s best gelato. Café 53 located at 1369 East 53rd Street in Hyde Park has [Read More]
An interview with Patricia Horton – a commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
By: Charles S. Mombo @charlessmombo, @burnedbrass Article Sponsored by: Chicago-based Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing Consulting Firm Patricia Horton, a commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) [Read More]
Did Reps. Jesse Jackson and Ed Royce threatened Liberia with withdrawal of U.S. support?
By Charles S. Mombo @CafeLiberia, #Liberia, @burnedbrass, @charlesSMombo Article Source: Cafe Liberica U.S. Democrat Representative Jesse Jackson, Jr. who represents the 2nd Congressional District of Illinois and U.S. Republican Representative Ed Royce who represents [Read More]
African-American Media Panel Discussion – FREE
WBEZ reporter Natalie Moore and its South Side Bureau Chief will moderate the discussion between journalists and the community. How does the African-American news media cover its community? What more can African-American NGOs, activists and community groups need to get [Read More]
LCAI Congratulates 2011 Nobel Laureates Johnson-Sirleaf, Gbowee and Karman
Article Source: Liberian Community Association of Illinois Liberian Community Association of Illinois Congratulates 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkul Karman. The Liberian Community Association of Illinois (LCAI) congratulates [Read More]
An Interview with the talented Poetess Tikisha McFall
By Charles S. Mombo Article Sponsored by: Workshop on How to Start, Build, and Grow Your E-Commerce Business An Interview with the talented Poetess Tikisha McFall. Chocolate City recently caught up with the beautiful and talented poetess, Tikisha McFall. Chocolate [Read More]
How to Start, Build and Grow Your E-Commerce Business with WordPress
Article Sponsored by: Search engine result pages optimizing chosen keywords and phrases. WWClick.com presents a Workshop on How to Start, Build and Grow Your E-Commerce Business with WordPress. It's a natural reaction given all the scary economic headlines about the [Read More]
Patrick Woodtor, the Mastermind Behind Chicago’s African Festival of the Arts
By: Charles S. Mombo @charlessmombo, @burnedbrass Article sponsored by: Chicago-based SEO and Social Media Marketing Consultants Patrick Woodtor, the mastermind behind Chicago’s African Festival of the Arts As the African Festival of the Arts prepares to celebrate [Read More]
African Festival of the Arts adds Chico DeBarge to its already outstanding lineup
Charles S. Mombo @Charlessmombo,@burnedbrass African Festival of the Arts Friday's closing arts include Chico DeBarge In addition to its already extensive lineup of superb performers, The African Festival of the Arts has added Chico DeBarge to its Friday, September 2nd [Read More]
African Festival of the Arts adds Bootsy Collins, Kefee, Al B. Sure, Jon B and Christopher Williams
Charles S. Mombo @Charlessmombo, @burnedbrass Post sponsored by: SEO and Social Media Marketing Consultants India Arie and Mary Mary will be kicking off the African Festival of the Arts (AFA) 22nd anniversary. This world-class destination for family fun event is the [Read More]
ChocolateCity.cc Interviews contemporary artist Carolina I. Reyes
Carolina I. Reyes studied Fine Arts at Columbia College in Chicago and knows her subject matter very well. She is an urban, modern and surrealist painter and a visual artist providing quality work and visionary perspective on life, people, social issues and her own twist on [Read More]
James T. Alfred starring in A Brown Tale (The DaDa Revisited)
James T. Alfred starring in A Brown Tale (The DaDa Revisited) Six years after graduating with a M.F.A in Acting from the Institute for Advanced Theater Training at Harvard University, Chicago's native James T. Alfred returns home with his new solo show for a Limited [Read More]
Natural hairstyle – better alternative to Lace Frontal
By: Miatta Massaquoi @HairNations Article Source: Hair Nations Natural hairstyles are better alternative to Lace Frontal. Image Source: nu-hairstyles.blogspot.com/ Natural hairstyles such as twists, coils, braids, and free-form fros are starting to command more and more [Read More]
India Arie & Mary Mary to Kick off Chicago’s African Festival of the Arts Weekend
By: Charles S. Mombo India Arie to Kick off Chicago’s African Festival of the Arts Weekend India Arie and Mary Mary will be kicking off the African Festival of the Arts (AFA) 22nd anniversary. This world-class destination for family fun event is the largest neighborhood [Read More]
Urban Impact by John Thompson
Urban Impact by John Thompson After almost 30 years living and serving the Lord in the inner city of Chicago John Thompson has written Urban Impact, Reaching the World Through Effective Urban Ministry, published by Wipf and Stock, a Christian academic publisher. John [Read More]
WordPress Workshop presented by WWCLICK.COM, Inc.
WordPress workshop is provided by WWCLICK.COM, INC., a business analysis, social media marketing and search engine optimization consulting company that specializes in gaining high positions for clients in search engine result pages and by optimizing chosen keywords and [Read More]
Liberian Food – Cassava Leaf Recipe
By Charles S. Mombo Cassava Leaf Recipe, prepared by Susan Peters Source: Sweet Liberia, Lessons from the coal pot A Liberia dish, Cassave Leaf, prepared by Susan Peters. Liberians love Cassava Leaf. While I was in Liberia one of my favorite foods was cassava leaf. [Read More]
Fanta Celah creates hair trend with Cosmic Crown
By: Charles S. Mombo Article Sponsored by: SEO and Social Media Marketing Article Source: Hair Nations By the way, Cosmic Crown is Celah’s original design, but some say that it's reminiscent of hair styles from 6000 BC. We recently caught up with the beautiful and [Read More]
Taboo, a single by Ugochi, Chicago’s native and Nigeria’s songstress
By: Charles S. Mombo Ugochi, Chicago’s native and Nigeria's songstress Photo source: Screengrab from Taboo video produced by Darryl & Marti for Third Eye Communications Her talents combined with the fruits of her labor are obviously starting to pay off with some [Read More]
Former Illinois Gov. Blagojevich found guilty on 17 out of 20 counts
former Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich, 54-year-old,.After 10 days of deliberations of his retrial, jurors in Chicago today convicted Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, 54-year-old, of 17 out of 20 counts against him. The jury also announced it was deadlocked on [Read More]
Blagojevich Jurors in Chicago have reached a verdict on 18 counts deadlock on 2
former Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich, 54-year-old,. Jurors in the trial of former Illinois Governor Rod R. Blagojevich, 54-year-old, have reached a verdict. The jurors reached an 18 of 20 criminal counts against Mr. Blagojevich, but were deadlocked on two counts. [Read More]
Chef Gina Worthy and Kenmore LIVE Studio presents Speak Up and Eat Up
Chicago's finest chef, Executive Chef Gina Worthy, is doing it again! This time, on June 25th at 7:00pm, all roads in Chicago will lead to Kenmore’s Live Studio located at Huron and Wells.Chicago's finest executive chef, Gina Worthy, is doing it again! This time, on [Read More]
ChocolateCity.cc Interviews contemporary artist Fanta Celah
The talented Fanta Celah is a modern surrealist painter, a jewelry stylist for the stars, and a musician. The talented Fanta Celah is a modern surrealist painter, a jewelry stylist for the stars, such as Les Nubians, Ugochi, Ray 6, and Kelan Phil Cohran. She was featured in [Read More]
Oprah Dreams about an O.J. Simpson Confession Interview – Is it just a dream?
Oprah Dreams about an O.J. Simpson Confession Interview - Is it just a dream? Winfrey says she thinks O.J. Simpson murdered his wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ronald Goldman. She also said, "I have a dream of O.J. Simpson confessing to me," "And I am [Read More]
Black thugs running amok in Chicago disguised as flash mob
By: Regina Alexander Three of the 20 arrested in Chicago for their alledge involvement in in flash mob activity in downtown Chicago. From left: Dvonte Sykes, Trovolus Pickett, Derodte Wright. Why are the black churches or the so-called community leaders silent regarding the [Read More]
Chicago Makeup Show presented by Metropolitan Events and Productions
Source:Directory Listing of Beauty Salons Hair Salons Barbershops and Spas Metropolitan Events and Productions presents Chicago Makeup Show 2011. Photo Credit: TheMakeupShow.com For the first time ever, The Makeup Show will be coming to Chicago. The Makeup Show Chicago 2011 [Read More]
Accra’s Chicago Sister Cities holds fundraiser celebrates Ghana’s 51st Independent
Source: Alliance of Professional Africans Sister Cities since 1989, Accra, Ghana and Chicago have developed a longstanding sister city relationship based on a shared vision of promoting arts, culture, business and education. The Accra Committee of the Chicago Sister Cities [Read More]
Chocolate City Salutes America’s Finest on Memorial Day
By: Charles S. Mombo Memorial Day carries special meaning for military families such as Thomas B. Ware and Anna Ware, the parents of Sgt. Albert Dono Ware. Sgt. Ware was born in Monrovia, Liberia and lived in Chicago's Pullman District District. On this Memorial Day, [Read More]
Gil Scott-Heron dies at 62 – The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Gil Scott-Heron dies at 62 - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised Gilbert “Gil” Scott-Heron, 62-year-old, died today at a hospital in New York. Scott-Heron, the poet, singer, songwriter and author. Scott-Heron is described as one of the most influential figures [Read More]
Alpha Kappa Alpha, AKA, Commits $.5M to Soror, Liberia’s Prez Johnson-Sirleaf
Chicago-based Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., AKA, commits 500,000 to fellow Soror and Liberia’s President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf for the construction of a modern market complex to replace the one currently located at the Red Light. AKA has already made available 0,000 [Read More]
George Luchiri Wajackoyah, Kenya’s presidential candidate speaks at APAC
Source: Alliance of Professional Africans George Luchiri Wajackoyah, Kenya’s presidential candidate speaks at the African Political Action Committee (APAC) meeting. Dr. George Luchiri Wajackoyah, candidate for President of Kenya in the upcoming 2012 [Read More]
Rapper Common is the Obamas’ White House guest – get over it!
Chicago born hip hop rapper Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. commonly known by his stage name Common will be among President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama guest during the celebration of American poetry and prose at the White House on Wednesday. [Read More]
Andrea Kelly launches Le Pink Kitty Dance Fitness Classes
Andrea Kelly launches Le Pink Kitty Dance Fitness Classes. The Le Pink Kitty Launch will be taking place Friday, May 13, 2011 at 4071 W. 183rd St. Country Club Hills, Ill 60478. Andrea Kelly will be launching Le Pink Kitty Dance Fitness Classes which is a sensual fitness [Read More]
Empowering women, youth and residents of Cairo’s slums
A screengrab of "A Man's Shadow". Please join us for an informal discussion with two women from an innovative Egyptian community group that uses media to reach and to empower women, youth and residents of Cairo's slums. We will meet with them at: Time: 6 pm [Read More]
10 WordPress Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Plugins
By: Charles Mombo Source: Chicago-based Search Engine Optimization Consulting Company @wwclick, #wwclick, @charlessmombo www.Meetup.com/wwclick WWCLICK.com. Inc. Chicago based search engine optimization consulting Search engine optimization is the process of [Read More]
Carved by an Angel host event at a Chicago’s Chili’s Restaurant
Ms. Cleopatra Brown of Carved by an Angel Corporation Starting Wednesday, May 11, 2011 and every other Wednesday, from 8:00pm – 10:00pm, Carved by an Angel Corporation will be hosting after hour events at the Chili's Grill & Bar Restaurant located at 1750 West [Read More]
Couture Dolls Blow Whistle for Women of Haiti
Couture Dolls of Star Studded Entertainment Couture Blow Whistle for Women of Haiti Good deeds should never go unnoticed; nor should we not support one when the opportunity arises. The Couture Dolls of Star Studded Entertainment are doing it again! This time, they [Read More]
Ethnic Media Workshop for Online Writing
Ethnic Media Workshop for Online Writing Saturday, April 2, from 9AM to Noon Community Media Workshop 218 S. Wabash 7th Floor Chicago, IL With: Pueng Vongs, Bay Area News Group Ms. Pueng Vongs has two decades of experience in journalism. She is a online producer/editor for [Read More]
Hales Franciscan of Chicago Wins IHSA Class 2A Championship
Hales Franciscan of Chicago Wins IHSA Class 2A Championship - Photo Credit: Lawrence NallsOn Saturday in Peoria, Hales Franciscan High School of Chicago won the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 2A Championship by defeating the Red Devils from Murphysboro High [Read More]
A Rude Encounter with a Chicago Meter Maid
In most states, Traffic Enforcement Agent status is now being bestowed upon meter maids which give them special protection originally applied only to firemen, paramedics and police officers operating in the course of their duties. In most states, Traffic Enforcement Agent [Read More]
Google patched algorithms loophole after abuse
Source: Chicago based Search Engine Optimization consultant Chicago-based and a leading Search Engine Optimization company, wwClick.com, Inc. strongly recommends that customers only work with SEO consulting firms that use the White Hat SEO method to avoid getting ban by [Read More]
Was the rapper Da Brat free from prison?
Chocolate City is unable to confirm what appears to be a rumor floating around the blogosphere that rapper Da Brat was released from prison. Chocolate City is unable to confirm what appears to be a rumor floating around the blogosphere that rapper Da Brat was released from [Read More]
Was Moseley Braun’s loss an embarrassment for black people?
By: Sister Fatima Muhammad Former Senator Carol Moseley Braun was chosen as the “consensus” black candidate by a bunch of old guards who are no longer “in tuned” with reality. In January 2011, Rev. Jesse Jackson and other so-called African-American leaders met [Read More]
Why did the Chicago Tribune and Sun-Times endorsed George Davis for 20th Ward Alderman
George Davis is an attorney who has an MBA and who has worked closely with The Woodlawn Organization. He knows the neighborhoods at a block level and has closely studied the city's complex financial challenges. He has a solid track record and sound ideas.Why did the Chicago [Read More]
Scattered Trees a Black History Reflection by Baron and Jason Harper
Scattered Trees a Black History Reflection by Baron and Jason HarperIn commemoration of Black History Month 2011, Jason and his brother Baron Harper shot a short documentary. The documentary is about a conversation they had in Chicago about what it's like being [Read More]
Chef Gina Worthy’s Mojito Infused Chicken Recipe
Source: Click Eat Drink A guest on stage with Chef Gina Worthy as she prepares her Mojito Infused Chicken RecipeOn Saturday, January 22, 2011, Executive Chef – Gina Worthy hosted her live cooking show at Kenmore "LIVE" Studio in Chicago. The theme of the [Read More]
Couture Dolls of Star Studded Entertainment Presents Kiss of Couture
Couture Dolls of Star Studded Entertainment presents their Kiss of Couture Anniversary Party. Couture Dolls of Star Studded Entertainment Presents Kiss of CoutureFounded only a year ago, Couture Dolls of Star Studded Entertainment is made up of an ensemble of beauty, [Read More]
Chocolate City congratulates AKA on its Founders Day
ChocolateCity.cc wishes the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated (AKA) a Happy Founders Day as they celebrate their 104rd anniversary. AKA, the oldest Greek-Chocolate City congratulates Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, AKA on its 103rd Founders Day letter [Read More]
SpokenFree Entertainment – Promoting and Producing Positive Urban Media
Edited by: Angelica Jones for Chocolate City SpokenFree Entertainment has quickly and comfortably positioned itself in the crowded arena of promotion and production of content-based media and events as well as creating and maintaining marketing material for local artists. [Read More]
Chef Gina Worthy and Kenmore LIVE Studio presents Music To Your Mouth
Chef Gina Worthy and Kenmore LIVE Studio presents Music To Your Mouth with Farley JackMaster Funk.On Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. Executive Chef – Chef Gina Worthy will be hosting her live cooking show at Kenmore "LIVE" Studio. The theme of [Read More]
Chuck Berry recovers after collapsing on stage in Chicago
Chuck Berry, 84 year-old, also known as "The Father of Rock & Roll" collapsed on stage during a concert in the Windy City on New Year's Day and had to be helped offstage. While performing at Chicago’s Congress Theatre, Berry slumped over an [Read More]
Davis exits Chicago mayoral race, endorses Carol Moseley Braun
Former Illinois Sen. Carol Moseley Braun Chicago mayor"I'm proud that I will be here when Carol Moseley Braun becomes the next mayor," Davis said. "I come here tonight…to help prove unity is more than just a concept." Those were the words from [Read More]
Should Bill Clinton stay the hell out of Chicago politics?
Don't blame Danny Davis for saying former President Clinton should stay the hell out of the upcoming Chicago mayoral election. Davis, one of the 5 want-to-be mayoral candidates of Chicago was reacting to an announcement that former President Bill Clinton will be in the [Read More]
Sarah is begging for attention, should Michelle Oblige?
By: Charles S. Mombo Twitter: @charlessmombo The title of my article is so vague and nebulous that I feel the need to explain who Sarah and Michelle are. Michelle Robinson Obama, 46 year-old, is the wife of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, and the [Read More]
N.K. Gutiérrez named Beauty and Fashion Editor for Chocolate City
High-profile stylist, fashion consultant, wedding planner, actress, model, and motivational speaker. N.K was recently announced as the newest fashion editor for ChocolateCity.cc; an online magazine featuring social and economic issues, urban concerns, urban [Read More]
