Entertainment

Chef Carla Hall explores the hidden stories behind America's most cherished comfort foods in her latest venture, "Chasing Flavor", on HBOMAX, revealing the diverse influences that have shaped American cuisine.

At the 55th NAACP Image Awards, Usher, Fantasia Barrino, and the cast of "The Color Purple" were honored for their outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry, while New Edition, the legendary R&B group, was inducted into the Hall of Fame and Damson Idris was recognized as Best Actor in a Drama Television Series.

A spectacular singing cast featuring an African American soprano and tenor in the lead roles sparked a sensational new-to-Lyric Opera production of Verdi's Aida. Set in ancient Egypt, the opera's story line centers around the conflict between two warring...

The Zonta Club of the Joliet Area, in partnership with Wild & Scenic Films, invites the community to its "Through Her Eyes" Film Festival on Thursday, March 21, at the Renaissance Center, 214 N. Ottawa Street, in downtown Joliet.   The...

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre is hosting its first Poetry Open Mic night on April 5 from 7:00-10:00 pm, providing a platform for local poets to share their work and inspire others.

The Joliet City Center Partnership is hosting the second annual Shamrock Stroll event on March 8 from 5-9 p.m. in Downtown Joliet, featuring specials from restaurants and retail stores, a performance by the Joliet Police Department Pipes and Drums band, and more.

UrbanMD, a new health and wellness show, is set to launch on FoxSoul and ImpactTV in April for National Minority Health Awareness Month, promoting diversity and addressing health disparities.

Discover the magic of Disney's new animated series set in Africa, featuring captivating stories that celebrate culture, class, comedy, and cuteness.

Here is a recent clip of   Bronzeville 'behind the scenes', covered by True-Star Media https://youtu.be/GIToUWcUffM?si=tw7giUf-z5Bo1nPz Joliet got a first look at a musical through the eyes of the director that charted the history of the ‘Great Migration’ of African Americans from...

Discover the origins and influence of gospel music on Black spirituality in the captivating new docuseries “GOSPEL,” hosted and written by Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. on PBS and WETA. PBS and WETA have announced a captivating new docuseries, “GOSPEL,” that unravels the rich tapestry of...