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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Kierra Frazier

Contributor

Kierra Frazier is a former Chicago Sun-Times intern.

The Chi-Town Cheerleaders march in the Bud Billiken Parade on Saturday. | Lou Foglia / Sun-Times
Chicago
Bud Billiken Parade set to celebrate ‘90 years of excellence’
Lil Rel Howery from “Get Out” and “Bird Box” will be the grand marshal for this year’s parade.
By Kierra Frazier
 
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Music
Slum Village keeps its legacy alive and inspires a new generation of hip-hop
The duo, performing Tuesday in Chicago at the City Winery, never stops paying tribute to the band members of the past.
By Kierra Frazier
 
Jamel Chambers and Jacquees Harrison
Chicago
After $40M gift, Morehouse grads from Chicago area look to give back
Jacquese Harrison and other local graduates look to pay it forward after a wealthy alum agreed to pay off the debt of the class of 2019.
By Kierra Frazier
 
Lupita Nyong’o (from left), Chadwick Boseman and Letitia Wright in a scene from “Black Panther.” Wakandacon, the fan convention inspired by the blockbuster film, is back in Chicago this weekend.
Entertainment and Culture
Wakandacon returns to celebrate Afro-futurism following successful first year
This year’s convention features a Code-a-thon workshop to encourage minorities to explore and engage in the field of technology.
By Kierra Frazier
 
Jada Russell.
Obituaries
Jada Russell, CEO of Chicago PR, marketing firm, is dead of breast cancer at 45
She founded High Style Marketing & PR, where her clients included NBA star Dwyane Wade, Common, Rhymefest, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush.
By Kierra Frazier
 
Aldis Hodge
Movies and TV
Aldis Hodge hopes viewers learn from ‘City on a Hill’ and its corrupt justice system
The “Straight Outta Compton” actor plays a straight-arrow prosecutor in the Showtime series.
By Kierra Frazier
 
Phor, a rapper and tattoo artist part of the cast of “Black Ink Crew: Chicago.”
Entertainment and Culture
Rapper Phor on his public battle with depression: ‘It’s OK to not be OK’
Phor, who is also a tattoo artist, said mental health issues in the black community are often swept under the rug.
By Kierra Frazier
 
Dr. Ruben C. Rutland (left), Dr. Michael A. McGee and Dr. Airron Richardson.
Health
First black-owned urgent care opens, strives to prevent youth violence
The doctors aim to provide fast and convenient healthcare for residents, and help stem the tide of youth violence.
By Kierra Frazier
 
Angel Bahena was last seen Tuesday, according to Chicago police.
Chicago
FOUND: Teenage boy missing from Gage Park
Angel Bahena was last seen in the 5300 block of South Christiana Avenue, police said.
By Kierra Frazier