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• Essence Fest: Lauryn Hill, Hip-Hop 50, And Janelle Monae Headline Day 2

  01-07-2023 18:43
  
  The essence of hip-hop was celebrated at the 2023 Essence Festival during the second day of festivities. On June 30, hip-hop stars and soulful singers were on hand at the Ceasars Superdome in New Orleans. 
  The “Hip-Hop 50” celebration provided an education on the roots of a Black genre that has impacted the world. With Doug E. Fresh serving as master of ceremony, legendary acts such as Grandmaster Caz, Grandmaster Flash, Sugar Hill Gang, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, KRS-One, and
  
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• Erykah Badu’s ‘Unfollow Me’ Tour Hits Chicago and Detroit This Weekend

  01-07-2023 16:50
  
  Chicago and Detroit hold a special place for Erykah Badu. 
  “I’m at home,” said the four-time Grammy-winning R&B and Soul artist about performing at those chocolate cities. “I feel like I’m five years old, and no matter what drawing I put up on the refrigerator of Chicago or Detroit, I’m going to be appreciated and encouraged.”
  The July 4 holiday weekend is about to be a homecoming as Ms. Badu takes her “Unfollow Me” Tour to Chicago a
  
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• Chicago’s Moor’s Brewing Co. Disrupts Craft Beer Industry, Honors Black Culture

  01-07-2023 16:00
  
  Less than 1% of the nation’s craft beer owners are African Americans.
  Co-founders, Chicagoans and friends Jahmal Johnson and Damon Patton disrupted that staggering stat by creating Moor’s Brewing Co. on Juneteenth 2021, providing ethnic representation and a stellar product while celebrating African Americans, their community and their culture.
  The idea for the brand was developed during the pandemic when co-founder Patton, who holds a background in culinary and hospitality, delivered
  
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• Simone Green and Her Far From ‘Ordinary’ Musical Journey

  01-07-2023 15:30
  
  Photo by Evan Marcus Imagery
  Simone Green was born to sing.
  By nine, she already knew music would always be a part of her life. Her epiphany came in the pews of a Baptist church in Arkansas. It’s a familiar yet fascinating story that many vocalists share. 
  But here’s where Green’s musical journey diverges. While she established herself as a critically-acclaimed soul singer, songwriter and producer, brick by brick, song by song, Green became one of this town’s most su
  
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• 11 Fun Things to Do in Chicago July 4 Weekend

  01-07-2023 03:14
  
  Ladies and gentleman, start your engines. The weekend is here. After much fanfare, the first ever NASCAR Chicago Street Race takes over downtown. But as usual, it isn’t the only game or party or concert in town. 
  Once again, your city delivers this holiday weekend with some legendary performances, festivals and a shot of Black pride. Expect fireworks too.
  Without further adieu, here are 11 fun things to do in Chicago THIS July 4 holiday weekend:  
  Syleena Johnson at the City
  
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• High Priest dose their crushing riffs with undeniable sing-along hooks

  01-07-2023 00:44 via chicagoreader.com
  
  A lot of contemporary heavy metal greats are missing something crucial: a sense of melody. That’s where local four-piece High Priest really stand out. The band members are no strangers to making punishing music—guitarist John Regan and drummer Dan Polak also play in death-metal-influenced hardcore outfit Like Rats, and guitarist Pete Grossman helps run Bricktop […]
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