On Tuesday night, January 28, actor/singer, Jussie Smollett was attacked as he was leaving a Chicago restaurant. Smollet is best known for his role as Jamal Lyons on the FOX hit drama series, Empire, where he plays an openly gay character. Smollett came out publicly as a gay man in 2015 on the Ellen Show, and the unfortunate incident that occurred can only be described as racist and homophobic.

The Historic Ali Cultural Arts is proud to present Without Labels, an exhibition exploring views of identity and cultural perception. The exhibition features the photographs of Jamie Robertson and works on paper by Shawna Moulton

“The Sophisticated Prince Of Soul” will be joining a stellar jazz ensemble Friday, Feb. 8 at the James L. Knight Concert Hall. This show launches the celebration of Black History Month.  It is the 11th annual season of the internationally acclaimed JAZZ ROOTS concerts, “JAZZ IN THE KEY OF ELLISON”.

The nation’s foremost civil rights organization issued the following statement regarding the passing of actor Kristoff St. John, who passed away today at age 52.