Posts Tagged ‘Chocolate City’
Research and the Deceptive Misinformation about Black »
By Charles S. Mombo I recently read with great interest an article titled, Poll Reveals Sleep Differences among Ethnic Groups. The article was published by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF). The NSF's 2010 Sleep in America poll reveals, according to them, significant differences in the sleep habits and attitudes of Asians, [...]
Mo’Nique Wins Academy Award Best Supporting »
Photo Credit: Rick Rowell/ABC Chocolate City congratulations Monique Imes-Jackson, aka Mo'Nique, 42 year-old as the joins the league with three other outstanding African-American Best Supporting Actresses. Mo'Nique is the 16th African American actress to receive a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, and the 4th [...]
Naomi Campbell Refuses to Turn the Other Cheek »
It appears that the leggy supermodel Naomi Campbell is not familiar with the phrase turning the other cheek. The phrase in the Christian doctrine that refers to responding to an aggressor without violence. The phrase originates from the New Testament, the Gospel of Matthew in the GOOD BOOK during Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Campbell, 39 [...]
New Orleans, Chocolate City, Elects Landrieu, a White »
New Orleans' former Mayor Ray Nagin's eight tumultuous years of leading the Chocolate City, a predominantly African-American city has come to an end. From ever indication, the residents citywide seem eager to move on without him. New Orleans woke up this morning to a new mayor. Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Mitchell Joseph [...]
An Interview with Fashion Designer Terri Stevens »
Image credit: Barbara Nitke By Charles S. Mombo Terri Stevens has made a name for herself. The beautiful and talented Stevens is a fashion designer and former participant of Project Runway. Stevens owns and designs for her line of clothes - Michael Joseph and funkinbeautiful. She is known across the country for her original style and [...]
An Interview with Chicago’s Chef Yowceph Ben »
By Charles S. Mombo Whenever I am in the City of Big Shoulders for some work thing, I always find time to sneak away and gravitate toward one of the world's best coffee shop locate on Chicago's South Side - MySoul Café located at 7201 and Exchange Avenue. The warmness of the café seems to be an extension of its friendly [...]
Should U.S. Execute Foreign Terrorist Without Trial? »
In the wake of failed Nigerian suicide bomber, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, attempt to bring down a Amsterdam to Detroit plane, should the U.S. execute foreign terrorist without trial?
An Interview with RENT’s Actress, N.K Gutierrez »
By: Charles Mombo Despite her busy schedule between practices and managing her Bridal Stylist business, N.K Gutierrez found the time to meet and have a cup of coffee with me at Caribou Coffee shop in Oak Park, Illinois – a suburb of Chicago. We talked about RENT and her other aspirations. Find out what’s in store for this beautiful, [...]
Archbishop Hughes, do you think Donna Brazile Cares? »
According to the Xavier University of Louisiana website, Donna Brazile, a Democratic political strategist, will be the keynote speaker during the university’s 82nd. annual commencement scheduled to be held on Saturday, May 9, at 10:00 a.m. in the Lakefront Arena. Xavier University is the nation's only Historically Black and [...]
An out-of-touch RNC to elect a Chairman »
by: Tolbert Yarkpawolo The Republican National Committee (RNC) is expected to hold its election for chairman in January. The 168 RNC committee members will decide the next chairman at their winter meeting in January. The meeting on January 28, is expected to showcase six prominent GOPers including two African Americans. Michael Steele, the [...]
Is Washington, D.C. Losing it Chocolate City Status? »
In their popular 1975 album, Chocolate City, the funk band Parliament displayed a theme of love for Washington, D.C., where the group was particularly popular. In the lyric from the song Chocolate City, the group noted “God bless Chocolate City and its (gainin' on ya!) vanilla suburbs.” The album takes its name from the term [...]
Chocolatecity.cc/blog Interviews photographer »
Chocolatecity.cc/blog is grateful that talented photographer, Stephanie Graham, has been kind enough to take some time out of her busy schedule to answer few questions and has been generous in allowing us to publish three images from her folio of work. The images featured Walmart, Tasha, and Malari (in order of appearance). Thank you [...]
Bronzeville Realtors and Agents »
BRONZEVILLE,Chicago, IL -- Whether you are buying, selling or renting your property in today’s real estate market, it’s important to have confidence in your real estate professional. The Chicago neighborhood of Bronzeville is no exception to this common sense knowledge. A newly launched website [...]
Interview with recording artist Dana Divine »
Despite her very busy schedule as producer, writer, performer and an on-air personality at Chicago's popular urban radio station 107.5 WGCI; the sensational and talented Dana Divine (DD) still found the time to sit and chat with ChocolateCity.cc (CC). ChocolateCity.cc is grateful to Ms. Divine for sharing her experiences with our audience and [...]
