I was having a conversation with a friend about who could bring Ruth, Anita, Bonnie, and June Pointer to life on the big screen, and before long, we found ourselves in a “nice argument” over our casti...

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From rogue supercomputers and killer Terminators to a civilization trapped inside a digital nightmare, Hollywood has spent decades imagining all the ways our technology could turn against us.

This week, the news was that AI could take over and end humanity by the end of the decade. But here's the funny thing: Hollywood has been warning us about this for decades. Long before ChatGPT, humano...

In his latest novel, Love Is a Contact Sport, author Frederick L. Smith explores what happens when first Love gets a second chance. Through Renny and Brent, two Black men reconnecting in their 40s aft...

The Bel-Air co-creator and The Chi writer joins Film, TV & New Media panel exploring identity, representation, power and the stories we tell about ourselves.

Artists in the Afternoon is where creativity meets community. Where stories inspire change. Artists in the Afternoon is a celebration of creativity where artists—including, but not limited to, authors...

The words we use to describe ourselves carry history, meaning, and power. Across the LGBTQ+ community, the ongoing conversation over “gay” versus “queer” has become more than a debate about labels—it ...

Before readers ever open Organic Empathy, Michelle E. Brown has already spent decades inviting people to see themselves—and one another—through the power of words. A poet, author, educator, and host o...

The 2026 Esteem Award finalist will be celebrated at an in-person event on Saturday, July 18, at Sidetrack (3349 N. Halsted St., Chicago), from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Visit http://TheEsteemAwards.com

The 2026 Esteem Award finalist will be celebrated at an in-person event on Saturday, July 18, at Sidetrack (3349 N. Halsted St., Chicago), from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Visit http://TheEsteemAwards.com

Chicago writer, filmmaker and storyteller Coquie Hughes has been selected as one of only five writers nationwide for the 2026 Anarchists United Writers Discovery Fellowship, making her the only Chicag...

For our third annual PrideIndex.com list of favorite YouTube channels featuring content created by and for African American gay men, we focused on highlighting fresh voices and standout creators for 2...

Clive Davis, a former corporate lawyer who became one of the most influential figures in American rock and pop music as he fostered the careers of Bob Dylan, Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and oth...

The Esteem Awards is honored to announce that we have been selected as a recipient of a grant from the Young Leaders Fund (YLF), an initiative of The Chicago Community Trust.

Kalvin C. Leveille Jr. is a New York City–based public health leader, HIV/AIDS advocate, psychotherapist, and podcast host whose work has shaped health equity initiatives for more than 17 years. Dedic...

Marc Campbell is a Florida-based Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LGBTQ+ advocate, and author dedicated to helping queer individuals and families thrive. With more than five years of experience in th...

As DC Black Pride 2026 approaches, its Writers' Forum shines as a vibrant celebration of Black LGBTQ+ storytelling, creativity, and community. Hosted by Anthony Green for the third consecutive year, t...

The Esteem Awards Present: A unique and inspiring event-the first annual Red, Pink & Purple Polka Dot Poetry Slam. Join us on Saturday July 18 at Sidetrack, 3349 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL, from 1:00 p.m...