Entertainment, Politics and Sports
Articles from staff writer Jarrod Horton
By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer Earlier this year, I caught up with Miranda Alexandria of Get Free Chicago and Christian Harris of Common Cause Illinois. The two were at the Juneteenth Festival at Garfield Park in Chicago. I saw the two
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By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer Multidimensional artist Vic Mensa was a participant during the 2026 Goodwaves Music Conference. The Chicago native sat down for a discussion with Justin “The Company Man” Hunte.
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By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer Photos & Videos: Aishai Howse This year’s Alpha Derby in Georgia was filled with laughter, fun, and giving back. The men were in their suits while the women wore their dresses, hats ,
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By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer The good thing is, after 53 years, the New York Knicks have won the NBA Championship. It can’t be overstated how disappointing and painful it is to watch a sports team lose year after year. I can relate, because I grew up as a Chicago Cubs fan.
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By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer Maybe more than ever, it is hard to stand out in the music and entertainment industry. Nowadays, having an online presence or going viral is often more important than making good music. However, sometimes you stumble upon a song or
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By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer Back in 2023, Mary J. Blige made a deal with Lifetime to executive-produce movies that were based on song titles from her catalog. Those three movies that were adapted for TV movies
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By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer I must hand it to President Trump; he is a hustler, true and blue [or should I say red]. The creation of the Board of Peace is a masterful plan to generate
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By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer Photos & Videos: Aishai Howse It was a celebration in Atlanta for the premiere of the movie “Unexpected Christmas.” The film is executive-produced and stars Lil Rel Howery and Tabitha Brown. The two lead a cast which includes Anna Maria
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